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SM53 YWT

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 YWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2011

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 127,426 miles

near side mirror glass is broken

Pass 17 Apr 2009 115,595 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 115,487 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 97,083 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 72,145 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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SM53 YWT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SM53 YWT, 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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How do I check the history of SM53 YWT?

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What year was SM53 YWT registered?

SM53 YWT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is SM53 YWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 YWT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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