MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,376 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear exhaust flanges rusting away
All four tyres perished & cracked on side walls
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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YH53 SZJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?
YH53 SZJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is YH53 SZJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH53 SZJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YH53 SZJ have outstanding finance?
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