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SV53 YOT

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,943 mi
Last recorded86,943 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 YOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,147 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,449 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 81,446 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2015 79,265 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,545 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,053 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,384 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,734 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 45,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 39,713 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 34,899 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 29,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 23,832 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 23,832 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,876 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 YOT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

SV53 YOT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is SV53 YOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 YOT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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