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YY03 XAA

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

97,015 mi
Last recorded97,015 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 XAA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 97,015 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,638 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 81,102 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,546 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 69,940 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 69,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 65,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 59,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,918 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 52,589 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 51,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 49,974 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 48,725 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,997 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 33,081 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 28,833 miles

rear tyre side walls

Pass 5 Feb 2011 24,178 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,579 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,950 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 20,135 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 16,262 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 13,093 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 XAA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

YY03 XAA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is YY03 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 XAA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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