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YB53 ULO

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,650 mi
Last recorded71,650 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 ULO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,650 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 71,648 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 68,390 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 68,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 65,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,578 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,699 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 53,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 49,372 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,883 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,870 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,840 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 29,837 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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YB53 ULO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YB53 ULO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB53 ULO registered?

YB53 ULO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YB53 ULO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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