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VX53 YMH

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,484 mi
Last recorded152,484 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 YMH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 152,484 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 144,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 137,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside of steering rack damp

Pass 6 May 2015 129,371 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2014 120,671 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2013 112,627 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres outer sidewall slightly perished / cracking

Fail 7 May 2013 112,557 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres outer sidewall slightly perished / cracking

Pass 10 May 2012 104,784 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 9 May 2011 96,538 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 89,664 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 89,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside headlamp reflector loose

Pass 30 Sep 2009 88,043 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s/r brake disc discoloured from heat

Fail 1 Oct 2008 86,747 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

n/s/r brake disc discoloured from heat

Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,855 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,411 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 46,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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VX53 YMH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VX53 YMH, 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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VX53 YMH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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