MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr & osr (inner) (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake back plate slightly corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner & outer) (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (inner & outer) (3.5.1i)
centre exhaust box outer shell corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY53 UPL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?
YY53 UPL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 December 2003.
Is YY53 UPL safe to buy?
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