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YG53 ZGW

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,035 mi
Last recorded73,035 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 ZGW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 73,035 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle and components

vehicle underseal

Fail 22 Oct 2025 73,015 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion under vehicle and components

Pass 31 Oct 2024 70,622 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 65,683 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2023 65,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 60,586 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal spongy

clutch pedal rubber needs refitting

corrosion on underbody

Fail 21 Sep 2022 60,575 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal spongy

clutch pedal rubber needs refitting

corrosion on underbody

Pass 4 Oct 2021 57,968 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front clutch rubber missing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 4 Oct 2021 57,964 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front clutch rubber missing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 30 Sep 2020 56,399 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 56,399 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 54,209 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper inner arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 47,329 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,936 miles

offside rear tyre as inner side wall surface cracks

Pass 6 Oct 2015 41,230 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,964 miles

o/s/r tyrecracking/ 0/s headlightimageslightly dist0rted

Fail 2 Oct 2014 38,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside headlamp image slightly distorted

offside rear tyre as surface cracks in inner and outer side walls

Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,090 miles

both rear brake pipes badly corroded

o/s handbrake low

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r footbrake low

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,968 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 32,663 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,007 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,457 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,565 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,416 miles

front wipers split seem to be clearing ok.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,622 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 ZGW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YG53 ZGW, 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 ZGW registered?

YG53 ZGW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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