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YY53 KXR

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,857 mi
Last recorded192,857 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 KXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 192,857 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres185 rear195.

OSF Fog lamp not working.

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 192,855 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres185 rear195.

OSF Fog lamp not working.

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 168,635 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Jun 2017 168,306 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 May 2016 143,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2016 143,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Around fuel tank to main feed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 129,653 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 129,627 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 120,062 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 113,041 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 113,041 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 105,602 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 105,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 95,618 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 86,973 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 86,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,573 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 68,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 68,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 58,987 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 58,987 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 KXR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KXR, 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 KXR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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