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OE53 YBX

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,261 mi
Last recorded104,261 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 YBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 104,261 miles

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

only 16% handbrake o/s/r lower

Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

heavy rust on rear brake & fuel pipes

Fail 14 Sep 2016 97,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

heavy rust on rear brake & fuel pipes

Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracking to fuel cap seal

rust and grease on mainthrough brake pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,412 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rust and grease on all brake pipes

rusting to exhaust joints

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,861 miles

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

heavy cracking to fuel cap seal

heavy rust on nearside front and both mainthrough brake pipes

offside rear tyre wearing faulty

Fail 24 Jun 2013 73,846 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

heavy cracking to fuel cap seal

heavy rust on nearside front and both mainthrough brake pipes

offside rear tyre wearing faulty

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,679 miles

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

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

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

heavy cracking to fuel cap seal

offside rear tyre uneven wear

rust on brake pipes

Pass 25 Jun 2011 58,633 miles

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

damadge to offside front bumper corner

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,547 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 51,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 45,063 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 43,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag light on

coolant leak from pipe from radiator to coolant tank

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

coolant leak from pipe from radiator to coolant tank

Pass 25 Apr 2008 37,049 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 37,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,278 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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OE53 YBX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OE53 YBX, 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 OE53 YBX registered?

OE53 YBX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is OE53 YBX safe to buy?

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