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NG53 YSK

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

187,576 mi
Last recorded187,576 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 YSK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 187,576 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 187,572 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 177,133 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 177,133 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 171,205 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 171,197 miles

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 171,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 157,952 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 157,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 152,572 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 152,572 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 146,450 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 146,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 120,812 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 120,495 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 89,129 miles

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 81,207 miles

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.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 81,207 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth 3mm.

o/s/r tyre 3mm and worn more on edges.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 71,773 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

handbrake travel long

Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,773 miles

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

handbrake travel long

Pass 23 Nov 2006 61,379 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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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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