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YH53 NVV

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,360 mi
Last recorded98,360 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 NVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 98,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 98,357 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 92,676 miles

Nearside advise o sf top strut mount noise

Nearside rear shocker corroded lower leg

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 25 Jul 2019 92,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH NS PLUS OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside advise o sf top strut mount noise

Nearside rear shocker corroded lower leg

brake binding

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,494 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,849 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 77,849 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,136 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 65,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,745 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 45,596 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,799 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,751 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,410 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,506 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,183 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,564 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 NVV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YH53 NVV, 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 YH53 NVV registered?

YH53 NVV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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