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YB53 YJF

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,488 mi
Last recorded63,488 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 63,488 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 60,477 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 55,201 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,296 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 49,188 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 48,320 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,296 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 45,784 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 45,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,547 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2011 41,462 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,462 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 39,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,671 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,288 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 31,116 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,106 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 YJF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YJF, 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 YB53 YJF registered?

YB53 YJF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YB53 YJF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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