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YG53 WFN

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,695 mi
Last recorded87,695 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 WFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 87,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 87,693 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 80,463 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 80,463 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,081 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jul 2019 74,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,205 miles

front chassis rails starting to corrode

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jul 2018 67,205 miles

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

front chassis rails starting to corrode

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,883 miles

chassis rails corroding

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,146 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,309 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 34,309 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,150 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,028 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 15,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 13,387 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front reg plate cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2010 13,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front reg plate cracked

o/s/f tyre perished

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,563 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,232 miles

fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

o/s/f anti-roll bar droplink top gaiter split

Fail 18 Sep 2008 9,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated

o/s/f anti-roll bar droplink top gaiter split

Pass 18 Sep 2007 6,387 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 5,390 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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YG53 WFN 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 65.2%.

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 YG53 WFN, 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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YG53 WFN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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