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YH53 GNP

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,309 mi
Last recorded83,309 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 GNP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,309 miles

front brake balance test only just met requirements

Pass 11 Feb 2017 78,963 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 78,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 72,030 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 72,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 60,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,254 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,556 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,614 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 42,613 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,944 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 40,943 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,957 miles

both front tyres perishing.

Fail 15 Oct 2008 37,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,455 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 34,126 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,196 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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YH53 GNP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YH53 GNP, 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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YH53 GNP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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