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SV53 YND

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,151 mi
Last recorded98,151 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 YND
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 98,151 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2017 92,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45/17/w (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced little effort (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,157 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2016 88,157 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust rusty

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2014 80,099 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 73,576 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 64,032 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 57,318 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 57,185 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 50,450 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,438 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 38,590 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 38,590 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,929 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,160 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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SV53 YND is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV53 YND, 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 SV53 YND registered?

SV53 YND is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SV53 YND safe to buy?

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