MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and gaiter perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear back plates on rear corroding
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r backplate corroded
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r backplate corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/r o/s/f o/s/r bumper marker lights inop
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s/r o/s/f o/s/r bumper marker lights inop
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front no plate slightly damaged - still legible.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PK53 YZP 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 66.7%.
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 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 PK53 YZP, 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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PK53 YZP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 November 2003.
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