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YR53 GZW

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,231 mi
Last recorded114,231 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 114,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn in edges

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2017 108,432 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 108,425 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rears both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 103,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre, worn on inner edges

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

all side lights showing white

Pass 23 Sep 2015 98,121 miles

All 4 side marker lamps incorrect colour

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 23 Sep 2015 98,121 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

All 4 side marker lamps incorrect colour

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2014 92,964 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 84,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside front tyre cracking in tread area

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 31 Aug 2013 84,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre cracking in tread area

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 15 Sep 2012 78,379 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,975 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 71,975 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,562 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,410 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,317 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres splitting/cracking but not showing cords

Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,653 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,825 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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YR53 GZW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GZW, 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 GZW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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