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YP53 GZK

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,687 mi
Last recorded60,687 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 GZK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 60,687 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 60,470 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake efficiency low compared to Nearside

Pass 18 Aug 2023 60,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,129 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 59,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 59,776 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 59,440 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 59,440 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,983 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 58,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,063 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 57,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,082 miles

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

all brake ferrules rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,304 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all brake flex ferrules corroding

all tyres wearing uneven

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 14 Aug 2013 56,298 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all brake flex ferrules corroding

all tyres wearing uneven

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Aug 2012 55,617 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,781 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 54,783 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,069 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,979 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,936 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,446 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,341 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 21,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YP53 GZK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP53 GZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 GZK registered?

YP53 GZK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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