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PK53 YZZ

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,008 mi
Last recorded84,008 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 YZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2019 84,008 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Box Blowing Joint To Back Box Heavy Corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due To Exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near Fuel Tank. Yellow Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corrosion. Also O/S/R Brake Pipe Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut In Outer Sidewall Not Deep Enough To Reach Cord. on 3mm --215 40 17 -- (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm Wearing On Inner Edge Of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion And Pitting To Braking Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,701 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 26 Mar 2018 79,620 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2017 74,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Near Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Cap Seal Starting To Crack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm -- 215 45 17 -- (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm Starting To Crack In Tread -- 215 45 17 -- (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 74,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Near Fuel Tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Cap Seal Starting To Crack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm -- 215 45 17 -- (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm Starting To Crack In Tread -- 215 45 17 -- (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,675 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 72,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 70,855 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,379 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 60,375 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 48,310 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 48,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,014 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 41,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,375 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 27,368 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,761 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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PK53 YZZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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