MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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
All 4 side marker lamps incorrect colour
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to back (3.6.B.2c)
fuel cap seal deteriorating
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
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
offside front tyre cracking in tread area
offside rear tyre cracking in tread area
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front tyres wearing on edges
rear tyres splitting/cracking but not showing cords
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YR53 GZW registered?
YR53 GZW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is YR53 GZW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YR53 GZW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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