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YY53 BWP

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,765 mi
Last recorded106,765 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 BWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 106,765 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 106,763 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 88,399 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,303 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,520 miles

off side rear tyre cords almost exposed

rear number plate starting to fade ...requires replacement very soon

Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,036 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 17 Sep 2009 74,036 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 26 Aug 2008 70,370 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,370 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 63,846 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 42,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,445 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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YY53 BWP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BWP, 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 YY53 BWP registered?

YY53 BWP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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