MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front disc worn
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front disc worn
Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Drivers wiper blade split.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear brake discs worn and corroded.
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Drivers wiper blade split.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake discs worn and corroded.
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
STRONG ADVISE:NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFTS/CV JOINTS NOISY/WORN
STRONG ADVISE:OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT APPEARS FAULTY/MISALIGNED(BUT NO MOVEMENT/PLAY DETECTED)
nearside and offside rear seat belts not fully inspected(child seats fitted)
nearside headlamp lens holed/condensated
rear brake discs corroded
slight bind on nearside front brake
Centre to rear exhaust joint rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear seat belt not fully tested (child seat fitted)
OIl leak
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre to rear exhaust joint rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear seat belt not fully tested (child seat fitted)
OIl leak
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside headlight aim pattern poor and lens damaged
offside front seat belt webbing slight fraying
slight noise offside front wheel bearing
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside headlight aim pattern poor and lens damaged
offside front seat belt webbing slight fraying
slight noise offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside headlight glass cracked
offside front fog light glass broken
offside front seat belt slight fraying
offside front tyre tread has cut
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside headlight glass cracked
offside front fog light glass broken
offside front seat belt slight fraying
offside front tyre tread has cut
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm.
o/s/r tyre 3mm and worn more on edges.
n/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm.
o/s/r tyre 3mm and worn more on edges.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
drivers seatbelt slightly frayed
handbrake travel long
drivers seatbelt slightly frayed
handbrake travel long
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NG53 YSK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NG53 YSK, 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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NG53 YSK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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