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YY03 RGU

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,326 mi
Last recorded59,326 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 RGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 59,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 50,995 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 45,145 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 38,028 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2011 38,025 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,521 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 35,499 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 31,810 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsfr tyre cuts on inner side wall

Fail 30 Jan 2010 31,720 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsfr tyre cuts on inner side wall

Pass 7 Feb 2009 28,589 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,280 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 20,429 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 50,422 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,425 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 RGU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY03 RGU registered?

YY03 RGU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is YY03 RGU safe to buy?

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