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YF53 CNV

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,648 mi
Last recorded122,648 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 CNV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 122,648 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 119,671 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 119,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 116,014 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 111,779 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 111,779 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 104,900 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 104,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,320 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 84,164 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 84,164 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,019 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 73,019 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,674 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,172 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,532 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,514 miles

rear pads appear worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,422 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,941 miles

o/s/r number plate lamp dim

Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,127 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 16,042 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 11,906 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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YF53 CNV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YF53 CNV, 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 YF53 CNV registered?

YF53 CNV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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