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YH53 TFE

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,466 mi
Last recorded85,466 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 TFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 85,466 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 85,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 73,860 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 73,858 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2016 59,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 55,018 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 48,439 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 45,805 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2011 43,600 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 40,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,053 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 37,937 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,625 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,447 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,749 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,074 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 TFE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

YH53 TFE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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