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MX53 TYH

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,039 mi
Last recorded154,039 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 TYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 154,039 miles

general corrosion round rear subframe

Pass 21 Nov 2019 149,081 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 144,460 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 144,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 140,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion upper sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 136,041 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Door well (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 136,040 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Door well (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 131,787 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking/perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 131,787 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking/perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 128,583 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 123,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 123,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 118,229 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 100,601 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 86,936 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 81,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smearing

Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,642 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 62,103 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,118 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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MX53 TYH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MX53 TYH, 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 MX53 TYH registered?

MX53 TYH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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