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YR53 GYU

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,205 mi
Last recorded112,205 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 112,205 miles

corrosion to exhaust centre silencer + rear flange

n/s/r brake pipe previously greased

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Apr 2019 106,705 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

damage to front number plate

n/s/r lower control arm bushes heavily worn

o/s inner side light not working

perishing to front ball joint + track rod end rubbers

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,513 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating/separating-nearside rear weakening

both rear lower main suspension arms outer bushes starting to separate

front brake pads getting low on material

nearside front tyre 2mm tread in places+ bald edges-monitor/recommend replace

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread + worn on edges+ perishing- monitor

offside front tyre 3mm tread + bald edges-monitor/recommend replace

rear exhaust flange corroding

slight wear/movement in both front suspension top mounts

some corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,225 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating/ nearside getting weak

rear exhaust flange corroding

slight movement to both front suspension top mounts

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 May 2016 87,966 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

n/s/r lower control arm outer bush separating

n/s/r lower main suspension outer bush starting to separate

wear to rear brake discs

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 May 2016 87,766 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment shocker top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment shocker top mount (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

n/s/r lower control arm outer bush separating

n/s/r lower main suspension outer bush starting to separate

wear to rear brake discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,712 miles

both front shocker top mountings worn - recommend replace

n/s/r lower control arm outer bush starting to separate

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Jun 2015 81,683 miles

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

both front shocker top mountings worn - recommend replace

n/s/r lower control arm outer bush starting to separate

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,221 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

some movement in both front suspension top mounts

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Jun 2014 74,221 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,716 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

nearside rear lower control arm outer bush starting to seperate

offside front tyre some wear edges

some movement in both front ssuspension top mounts

Fail 16 Jul 2013 65,716 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

nearside rear lower control arm outer bush starting to seperate

offside front tyre some wear edges

offside rear lower control arm outer bush weak

some movement in both front ssuspension top mounts

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,467 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Aug 2012 59,467 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,588 miles

offside rear lower control arm bush seperating

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,438 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r control arm outer bush starting to separate

some wear to front brake discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,360 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

screen chipped

slight perishing to front brake hoses

wear to front discs

Pass 13 Aug 2008 31,273 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 21,228 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 21,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,201 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GYU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GYU, 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 GYU registered?

YR53 GYU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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