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AV53 NWC

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,772 mi
Last recorded139,772 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 NWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 139,772 miles

Nearside running lamps out

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 139,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside running lamps out

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 126,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 112,859 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavy surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 8 Jan 2013 98,194 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 98,154 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,118 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,566 miles

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

rear brakes sticking on

rear discs heavily corroded and scored

Fail 17 Sep 2010 75,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brakes sticking on

rear discs heavily corroded and scored

Pass 25 Sep 2009 68,313 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 68,313 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre tread worn smoothe on the inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,241 miles

advisory notice issued

Fail 21 Sep 2007 51,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre tread worn smoothe on the outside edge

offside rear tyre tread low on the inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,609 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 NWC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NWC, 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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AV53 NWC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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