MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,830 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
front and rear indicators discoloured slightly
o/s/r tyre on legal limit and cracked and perished
Engine management light on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Sill & Bottom engine covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion
Slight corrosion, Fuel tank straps, Front subframe, Front lower arms
Engine management light on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sill & Bottom engine covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion
Slight corrosion, Fuel tank straps, Front subframe, Front lower arms
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front tyres worn on edges
n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm
n/s/r tyre slightly distorted
o/s number plate dim
o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
o/s/r tyre perished and 6yrs old
o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm
plastic outer sill covers fitted
plastic undertrays fitted
rear brake pads very low
rear discs worn
slight play both front inner track rods
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front tyres worn on edges
n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm
n/s/r tyre slightly distorted
o/s number plate dim
o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
o/s/r tyre perished and 6yrs old
o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm
plastic outer sill covers fitted
plastic undertrays fitted
rear brake pads very low
rear discs worn
slight play both front inner track rods
front brake discs rusty
front brakes slight judder
o/s/r tyre worn low
rear pads low
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front brake discs rusty
front brakes slight judder
o/s/r tyre worn low
rear pads low
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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 UXX is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 UXX, 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 UXX registered?
YL53 UXX is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 February 2004.
Is YL53 UXX safe to buy?
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