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YR53 OKE

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,280 mi
Last recorded109,280 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 OKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 109,280 miles

Nearside Front Marker light slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Indicator lamp condensated

Offside 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))

Offside Tail lamp damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2020 106,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 1,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 93,339 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,195 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,453 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 76,835 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 72,241 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,205 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 60,150 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 52,490 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 50,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,819 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,874 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,894 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,172 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 OKE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OKE, 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 OKE registered?

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

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