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YY53 UPE

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

213,949 mi
Last recorded213,949 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UPE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 213,949 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in screen not in view of the road

Pass 19 Jan 2017 207,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in screen not testers view of the road

Pass 14 Jan 2016 196,581 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crack in screen not in testers view of road

Pass 15 Jan 2015 184,507 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 164,583 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 149,912 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 137,254 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 137,254 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 126,034 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 126,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 117,381 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 117,373 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 106,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 97,896 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 97,714 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 71,948 miles

advise oil level to be topped up.

rear number plate started to deteriorate.

Fail 11 Dec 2006 71,948 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

advise oil level to be topped up.

rear number plate started to deteriorate.

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 UPE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UPE, 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 UPE registered?

YY53 UPE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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