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KY53 YMR

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,298 mi
Last recorded92,298 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 YMR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 92,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 92,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 91,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white - just meets the pass standard (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp unit is damaged - unable to assess fog lamp as bulb is not working

service lamp on

Pass 6 Dec 2018 68,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

eml lamp on

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2017 41,936 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 37,815 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,644 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,185 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,306 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,067 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,433 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,425 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 28,656 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,464 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,542 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,373 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,266 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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KY53 YMR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KY53 YMR, 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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What year was KY53 YMR registered?

KY53 YMR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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