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YR53 UHX

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,836 mi
Last recorded87,836 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,836 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 87,836 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,327 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 78,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 59,394 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,394 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 54,616 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 44,359 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,401 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,709 miles

rear number plate fading

Pass 24 Oct 2008 17,373 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2007 15,684 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,142 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 UHX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

YR53 UHX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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