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YR53 GYN

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,325 mi
Last recorded142,325 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GYN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2017 142,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both strut top mount/bushes (2.7.4)

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 May 2016 134,553 miles

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

outer skin peeling off on centre box

Fail 20 May 2016 134,483 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

outer skin peeling off on centre box

Pass 30 May 2015 127,484 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2014 121,255 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 121,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear discs badly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 112,759 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 103,700 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating

engine management light on

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front indicator pale

offside rear handbrake efficiency low

Pass 27 May 2011 95,515 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 87,526 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 87,332 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 79,146 miles

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 28 Oct 2008 79,146 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil level on minimum

Pass 6 Nov 2007 70,880 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,597 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 54,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GYN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR53 GYN, 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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YR53 GYN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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