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YY53 GLZ

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,850 mi
Last recorded47,850 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 GLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 47,850 miles

Front suspension are rusted

Rear coil springs rusted

Rear suspension are rusted

Rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Fail 11 Oct 2016 47,850 miles

Front suspension are rusted

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Rear coil springs rusted

Rear suspension are rusted

Rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Fail 8 Jul 2016 47,865 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front suspension rusted excessively

Rear suspension rusted excessively

Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,010 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 42,232 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 42,232 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,128 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 40,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 32,810 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 26,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,164 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 20,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,966 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 15,808 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,472 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 GLZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY53 GLZ, 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 GLZ registered?

YY53 GLZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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