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NG53 YTA

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,641 mi
Last recorded180,641 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 YTA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 180,641 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 2 Oct 2017 180,421 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Sep 2016 163,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 146,506 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 125,523 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 125,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 115,580 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 115,566 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 110,746 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 110,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 103,157 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 103,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 94,993 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 85,689 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 85,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 77,956 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 77,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,199 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 60,301 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 60,301 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 YTA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YTA, 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 YTA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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