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PE53 JYH

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,763 mi
Last recorded77,763 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 JYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,763 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 77,763 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 72,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 68,115 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,506 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,612 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,395 miles

airbag light on dash

Fail 28 Aug 2012 55,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and airbag light on dash

Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,254 miles

engine and airbag light on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,753 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,235 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,328 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,460 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,301 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,270 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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PE53 JYH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PE53 JYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE53 JYH registered?

PE53 JYH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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