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YF53 UZG

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

236,951 mi
Last recorded236,951 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 UZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 236,951 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

N/S/R Tyre severly perished/splitting on shoulders

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

O/S/R Tyre perished

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wipers linkage worn/broken

Pass 25 Sep 2013 226,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front side lights not white in colour

n/s/f anti roll bar link close to subframe

Pass 27 Sep 2012 208,526 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 191,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 181,372 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 169,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 169,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 157,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 125,795 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 UZG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UZG, 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 UZG registered?

YF53 UZG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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