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YF53 LFG

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,882 mi
Last recorded80,882 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 LFG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 80,882 miles

Nearside Front cv boot poor

Fail 19 Aug 2015 80,880 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front cv boot poor

Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,429 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 75,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,040 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,691 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 64,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,414 miles

cracks in walls & tread n/s/r tyre

cracks in walls & tread o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,335 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 51,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,498 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,864 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,952 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 30,725 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 LFG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LFG, 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 LFG registered?

YF53 LFG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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