MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both corroded brake pipes are coated in grease so unable to fully inspect
both rear tyres cracking on walls
exhaust rear joint heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both corroded brake pipes are coated in grease so unable to fully inspect
both rear tyres cracking on walls
exhaust rear joint heavily corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
offside number plate light dim
front and rear discs are lipped
nearside front fog light is out
offside wiper blade is split
slight buckle in nearside rear wheel
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
front and rear discs are lipped
nearside front fog light is out
offside wiper blade is split
slight buckle in nearside rear wheel
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL53 SYZ is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 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 YL53 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 22 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YL53 SYZ registered?
YL53 SYZ is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 January 2004.
Is YL53 SYZ safe to buy?
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