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YR53 UHM

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,914 mi
Last recorded136,914 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 UHM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 136,914 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin front inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured front side indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear hand brake cable corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin rear pads close to wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 120,249 miles

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 1 Aug 2015 112,632 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,714 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 105,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 105,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 104,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 104,012 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 103,038 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

slight power steering fluid seepage around steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2011 103,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

slight power steering fluid seepage around steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,835 miles

excessive parking brake travel

Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,124 miles

offside front tyre cracking

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Sep 2008 70,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,577 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,499 miles

Both front tyre treads getting low.

Pass 23 Sep 2006 46,198 miles

near side front tyre worn close to limit in centre

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 UHM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR53 UHM registered?

YR53 UHM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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