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YH53 SZK

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,585 mi
Last recorded61,585 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 SZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2008 61,585 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 61,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,211 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,259 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 43,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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YH53 SZK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH53 SZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH53 SZK registered?

YH53 SZK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is YH53 SZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH53 SZK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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