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YR53 EDL

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,508 mi
Last recorded178,508 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 EDL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 178,508 miles

exhaust system very rusty

noise from under car

Fail 8 Oct 2019 178,497 miles

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

exhaust system very rusty

noise from under car

Pass 8 Oct 2018 168,789 miles

both rear link arm bushes worn

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 8 Oct 2018 168,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear link arm bushes worn

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2017 158,930 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 158,930 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 151,505 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 151,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 142,067 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 134,286 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 123,481 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 113,948 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 102,898 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 102,898 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 91,417 miles

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

both front tyres inner sidewalls splitting open

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 78,804 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 67,767 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,913 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,148 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 41,148 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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YR53 EDL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR53 EDL, 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 YR53 EDL registered?

YR53 EDL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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