CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY52 YCO

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

47,590 mi
Last recorded47,590 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 YCO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 47,590 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 47,112 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 46,586 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 43,145 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 42,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 41,000 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,258 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 38,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,041 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,681 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s plastic sill loose

n/s wiper smearing

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear stabaliser arm bushes deteriorated and have some play

Fail 12 Aug 2014 35,681 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroding

n/s plastic sill loose

n/s wiper smearing

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear stabaliser arm bushes deteriorated and have some play

Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,406 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,304 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,281 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,455 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 24,574 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,042 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 8,425 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY52 YCO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc 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 YY52 YCO, 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

How do I check the history of YY52 YCO?

You can check the full history of YY52 YCO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY52 YCO registered?

YY52 YCO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is YY52 YCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY52 YCO 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.

Does YY52 YCO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY52 YCO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.