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YY03 LNA

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,039 mi
Last recorded205,039 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 LNA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 205,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 191,052 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 177,726 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 161,515 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 161,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 148,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 137,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2011 127,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 127,334 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 114,440 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 114,440 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 99,752 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 84,412 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 67,131 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,057 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 LNA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LNA, 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 LNA registered?

YY03 LNA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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