MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front wiper blade splitting but still clears the windscreen effectively.
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake disc surface corroded.
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front wiper blade splitting but still clears the windscreen effectively.
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake disc surface corroded.
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Air bag light on.
Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy but no play and only slight roughness.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Air bag light on.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear outer side light not working.
Offside rear inner side light not working.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside rear brake disc badly corroded.
SRS light on
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
SRS light on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YE53 HFY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YE53 HFY, 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 YE53 HFY registered?
YE53 HFY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2003.
Is YE53 HFY safe to buy?
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