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HY53 YJD

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,112 mi
Last recorded103,112 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 YJD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,112 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,252 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 92,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 84,263 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,500 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,827 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,668 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 23,025 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 9,096 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 9,096 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2008 7,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 5,462 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 4,249 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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HY53 YJD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HY53 YJD, 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

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What year was HY53 YJD registered?

HY53 YJD is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is HY53 YJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 YJD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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