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YC53 JDJ

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,542 mi
Last recorded151,542 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 151,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 144,546 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 137,933 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 130,465 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 123,185 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 115,358 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 115,358 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 108,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 108,882 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 96,473 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 79,692 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 71,269 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,269 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,405 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 63,405 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,236 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 55,236 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,374 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 46,374 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 38,492 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)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 38,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 JDJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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