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YC53 JBZ

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,501 mi
Last recorded131,501 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 131,501 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 131,501 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 128,009 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 126,768 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 126,768 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front on inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2021 124,806 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 120,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 120,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 114,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 107,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight perished

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 107,735 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight perished

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,709 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 98,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 90,176 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 67,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,146 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,196 miles

deep perish cracks in o/s/r tyre not showing cords at present

perish cracks in n/s/r tyre & tyre approx 3mm

Fail 30 Jul 2011 30,948 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 30,948 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,687 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 23,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 23,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 20,298 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 20,298 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 18,228 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 16,045 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 JBZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC53 JBZ, 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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YC53 JBZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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