2003 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · LR03 YCM
2003 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2003. Recorded mileage 146,517 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR03 YCM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2023
- 146,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR03 YCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo S40 (LR03 YCM) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LR03 YCM Mileage History
- 24/10/2022142,554 mi
- 25/10/2022142,554 mi
- 23/10/2023146,517 mi+3,963 mi
- 24/10/2023146,517 mi
Average of roughly 3,966 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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