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YC53 JBU

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,701 mi
Last recorded22,701 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2011 22,701 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 21,592 miles

one of two rear o/s bulbs not working

wiper blades could work better

Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,991 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 17,933 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 15,525 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 11,845 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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YC53 JBU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC53 JBU, 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

How do I check the history of YC53 JBU?

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What year was YC53 JBU registered?

YC53 JBU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YC53 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 JBU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC53 JBU have outstanding finance?

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