2003 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · YB52 HWZ
2003 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 53,745 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB52 HWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2024
- 53,745 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.
YB52 HWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo S40 (YB52 HWZ) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YB52 HWZ Mileage History
- 28/10/202251,512 mi
- 30/10/202352,993 mi+1,481 mi
- 30/10/202352,993 mi
- 30/10/202453,745 mi+752 mi
- 11/11/202453,745 mi
Average of roughly 1,095 miles per year across 5 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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- 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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