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AV53 NVR

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,792 mi
Last recorded57,792 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 NVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 57,792 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 41,614 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 26,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 19,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 18,684 miles

advise brake pedal travel

Pass 28 Sep 2020 18,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 18,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 17,530 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking 205/50r16

Pass 4 Sep 2017 16,683 miles

Offside Rear tyre shoulder splitting

Fail 4 Sep 2017 16,683 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre shoulder splitting

Pass 26 Sep 2016 16,120 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 16,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 15,159 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 15,159 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,476 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wear to outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 13,371 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 12,033 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 12,033 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 10,986 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 9,706 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 9,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 8,460 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 7,120 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 5,784 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 4,538 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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AV53 NVR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AV53 NVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV53 NVR registered?

AV53 NVR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is AV53 NVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 NVR shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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