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YY53 ATX

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,859 mi
Last recorded129,859 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 ATX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 129,859 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 115,587 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 115,514 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

engine light on dash

Pass 30 Jul 2014 102,227 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 102,226 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,627 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust and centre exhaust mounting flange deteriorated/corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2013 93,627 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust and centre exhaust mounting flange deteriorated/corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,135 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 91,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 88,720 miles

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,657 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 77,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,057 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,454 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,241 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 28,471 miles

n/s/r tyre has puncture

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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YY53 ATX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY53 ATX, 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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YY53 ATX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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