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YY53 FRU

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,638 mi
Last recorded167,638 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 FRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 167,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 167,637 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 142,594 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 142,594 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 125,659 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 105,153 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 105,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,132 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 26 Mar 2013 84,130 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 78,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sills covered

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,326 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F brake pads worn to 6mm &5mm.

Rear tyres worn to 2mm.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 70,325 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S/F & O/S/F brake pads worn to 6mm &5mm.

Rear tyres worn to 2mm.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,142 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,774 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,698 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 35,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 35,965 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 FRU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FRU, 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 FRU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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