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YG53 YKJ

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,572 mi
Last recorded87,572 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 YKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 87,572 miles

nearside front tyre wearing edges

offside front anti roll bar drop link boots perished

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

sill kit fitted

Pass 16 May 2013 78,434 miles

both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2012 72,639 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,205 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,051 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 51,373 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 51,373 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,459 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,362 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 YKJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YG53 YKJ, 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 YG53 YKJ registered?

YG53 YKJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is YG53 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG53 YKJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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