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YP53 YFM

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,665 mi
Last recorded86,665 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 YFM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 86,665 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 86,657 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside chassis holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing point

exhaust centre pipe to rear heavily corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2021 78,694 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 78,694 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 74,727 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 69,191 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 69,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 65,242 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 60,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,516 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,253 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 46,669 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 111,559 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 111,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,838 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 35,613 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 35,613 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front tyres 2.5 mm ns tyre has a repair that is leaking also fron tyres starting to crack up on inner side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,215 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 28,805 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,215 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,633 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,945 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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YP53 YFM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YFM, 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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YP53 YFM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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