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RE53 YUT

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,716 mi
Last recorded60,716 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 YUT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,716 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens slightly cracked

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 57,323 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,573 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 49,256 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,358 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 39,200 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 35,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 35,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,812 miles

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,830 miles

engine cover fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

under cover fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,051 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 6 Sep 2013 23,098 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,963 miles

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,566 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,570 miles

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,502 miles

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,550 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,736 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,953 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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RE53 YUT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RE53 YUT, 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 RE53 YUT registered?

RE53 YUT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is RE53 YUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 YUT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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