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YY53 PBF

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,580 mi
Last recorded72,580 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 72,580 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 68,117 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 68,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 64,414 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust

Fail 14 Jan 2022 64,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,753 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 63,753 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,157 miles

Rear both rear tail lamps have tape over them were holed

Rear both rear tyres getting low down too 3mm...legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 5 Mar 2018 59,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear both rear tail lamps have tape over them were holed

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,824 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,645 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 44,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,431 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,140 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,266 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 28,500 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,500 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,147 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 23,147 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 16,745 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,745 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,783 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 8,852 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 5,877 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 5,708 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 PBF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PBF, 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 PBF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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