MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,100 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both front outer c.v. gaiter's inner clip's deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear exhaust tail pipe touching rear anti roll bar
Travel on parking brake lever close to end of travel
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front outer c.v. gaiter's inner clip's deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear exhaust tail pipe touching rear anti roll bar
Travel on parking brake lever close to end of travel
Both front outer c.v. gaiter's inner clip's deteriorated.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake performance not tested Due to both front flexi hose's don't want to cause more damage. (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Both front outer c.v. gaiter's inner clip's deteriorated.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread
oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DG53 YBB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 DG53 YBB, 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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DG53 YBB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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