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YH53 NVW

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,243 mi
Last recorded149,243 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 NVW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 149,243 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 149,243 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 145,069 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 145,051 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 138,649 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 132,449 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 132,352 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 125,984 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 113,178 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 98,089 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 98,089 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,779 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 63,045 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 50,702 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 50,702 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,243 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 46,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,092 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,475 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,376 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,401 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,492 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,512 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,118 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 NVW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

YH53 NVW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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