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RE53 YUV

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

136,565 mi
Last recorded136,565 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 YUV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 136,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake backing plate in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet release cable worn

offside front brake backing plate missing

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2020 136,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake backing plate in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet release cable worn

offside front brake backing plate missing

rear exhaust hanger broken

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2019 129,335 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken from underside of car (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

crack in n/s of windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Jan 2019 129,335 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken from underside of car (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

crack in n/s of windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Pass 2 Jan 2018 126,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn and starting to perish in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2017 123,939 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES,AND SLIGHT JUDDER ON BOTH FRONTBRAKES

Fail 6 Jan 2017 123,844 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES,AND SLIGHT JUDDER ON BOTH FRONTBRAKES

Pass 12 Jan 2016 120,286 miles

REAR SILENCER JOINT CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 120,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR SILENCER JOINT CORRODED

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 116,141 miles

anti roll bar d bushes worn

Fail 8 Jan 2015 116,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 108,350 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 6 Jan 2014 108,349 miles

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2013 94,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2013 94,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2012 83,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,535 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2010 74,055 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 74,050 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 62,682 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 62,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,887 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 39,355 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 39,355 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,126 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 YUV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RE53 YUV, 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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RE53 YUV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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