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SL53 YZY

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,218 mi
Last recorded95,218 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 YZY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 95,218 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 95,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2013 91,989 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 91,989 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 86,868 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 86,868 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 80,713 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 73,583 miles

nsr brake binding very slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2009 65,569 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,348 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 51,685 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 51,685 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,737 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 45,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,170 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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SL53 YZY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL53 YZY, 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 SL53 YZY registered?

SL53 YZY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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