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YH53 SYZ

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,206 mi
Last recorded64,206 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 SYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 64,206 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 64,206 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2024 38,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2024 38,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 37,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi surface corr, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 37,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi surface corr, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 37,338 miles

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

underside engine tray damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2020 37,338 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s.r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside engine tray damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r flexi minor corr. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner 1 of 2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

underside front valance damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2018 35,646 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 32,707 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,242 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,292 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,351 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,261 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,728 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,276 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 20,276 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,604 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,951 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,764 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 SYZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

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

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