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GF53 YPH

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,693 mi
Last recorded33,693 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 YPH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 33,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged.

Pass 19 Dec 2024 32,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 24,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 22,981 miles

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

No reverse lights

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 22,648 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 22,291 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 22,287 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 21,759 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 21,755 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing Glass missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 20,607 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 19,150 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 17,980 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 16,441 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 15,079 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 13,939 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 12,617 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,555 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 10,617 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 9,415 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 7,605 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 5,907 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 4,452 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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GF53 YPH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GF53 YPH, 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 GF53 YPH?

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What year was GF53 YPH registered?

GF53 YPH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is GF53 YPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 YPH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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