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YR53 UHP

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,904 mi
Last recorded66,904 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 UHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 66,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 64,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 62,057 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 59,295 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,728 miles

Both front droplink gaiters deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 54,034 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 51,514 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,532 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 47,532 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,896 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt frayed slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,761 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,464 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 38,464 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 35,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 32,612 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,612 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,527 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 29,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,134 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 26,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,787 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 23,787 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 20,899 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,792 miles

nearside rear light cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2008 17,792 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear light cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,756 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,482 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 UHP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UHP, 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 UHP registered?

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

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