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YP53 YFZ

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,734 mi
Last recorded104,734 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 104,734 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

both rear back plates corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2020 104,734 miles

both rear back plates corroded

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 102,016 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

both rear brake back pates corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 98,055 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 92,405 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 85,847 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 85,805 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,214 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,532 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 74,381 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,170 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,237 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,778 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2011 59,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres are age cracked

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Fail 4 Oct 2010 54,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are age cracked

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,627 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 50,627 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,963 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 45,499 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,389 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 26,982 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,982 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 YFZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YFZ, 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 YP53 YFZ registered?

YP53 YFZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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