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YB52 HWZ

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,745 mi
Last recorded53,745 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 HWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 53,745 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 53,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 52,993 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 52,993 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 51,512 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 47,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 45,120 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 45,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 43,242 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 42,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,951 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 40,951 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 36,393 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,872 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,152 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 30,152 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 26,676 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,327 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 21,804 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 21,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,087 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,756 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 12,009 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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YB52 HWZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YB52 HWZ, 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 YB52 HWZ registered?

YB52 HWZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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