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PE53 YGM

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,830 mi
Last recorded124,830 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 YGM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 124,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 124,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 117,972 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 108,969 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 89,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 89,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 65,232 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 65,232 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 60,816 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

no oil in engine, topped up. engine very noisey

Fail 5 Nov 2015 60,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

no oil in engine, topped up. engine very noisey

Pass 14 Nov 2014 56,389 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 50,575 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 44,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside + offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front nearside tyer on wear bars

offside rear tyer cracking

rear naerside brake disc scored

rear nearside tyer craking

Pass 5 Nov 2010 31,872 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,820 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 12,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 4,211 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 3,518 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 YGM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGM, 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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PE53 YGM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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