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YF53 LXR

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,860 mi
Last recorded180,860 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 LXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 180,860 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 168,555 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 155,296 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 143,701 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 132,095 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 121,305 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 110,158 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 98,320 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 79,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,785 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 61,785 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 46,025 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 46,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LXR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF53 LXR registered?

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

Is YF53 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 LXR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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