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YP53 ZYZ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,629 mi
Last recorded116,629 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ZYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018 116,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil level low

Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,003 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 111,003 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 96,222 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,705 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 85,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,131 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 79,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,723 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,419 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 75,419 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 66,500 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 66,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 62,875 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 55,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 46,254 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 33,535 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 ZYZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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