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YR53 UHV

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,846 mi
Last recorded85,846 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 UHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 85,846 miles

front n/s brake disc in poor condition

light scratches on windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn inner and outer edges

o/s dip beam pattern poor

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Nov 2015 85,845 miles

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

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

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

front n/s brake disc in poor condition

light scratches on windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn inner and outer edges

o/s dip beam pattern poor

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,635 miles

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

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

marks on windscreen

poor beam pattern o/s dip beam

Fail 14 Nov 2014 75,634 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

marks on windscreen

poor beam pattern o/s dip beam

Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 62,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,869 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 44,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,031 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 31,109 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,995 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,915 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 2,264 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 1,914 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 UHV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHV, 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 UHV registered?

YR53 UHV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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