2003 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · DG53 YBB
2003 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 98,100 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG53 YBB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2023
- 98,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG53 YBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo S40 (DG53 YBB) between December 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DG53 YBB Mileage History
- 13/12/202178,644 mi
- 18/12/202178,654 mi+10 mi
- 24/04/202398,096 mi+19,442 mi
- 27/04/202398,100 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 14,212 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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VOLVO S40 Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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