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YY03 HNM

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,797 mi
Last recorded81,797 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 HNM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 81,797 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heatshields loose

Pass 22 Jan 2020 79,023 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear brake calipur damp

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 79,020 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake calipur damp

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 71,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured max (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,017 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,657 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 Jan 2015 52,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 52,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 48,812 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 48,812 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,648 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,364 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 42,364 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,875 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,760 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 31,819 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,541 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,864 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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YY03 HNM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY03 HNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY03 HNM registered?

YY03 HNM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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