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BN03 NGY

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,270 mi
Last recorded54,270 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 NGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 54,270 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 53,884 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,080 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,104 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,082 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,877 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 49,877 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 47,891 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,891 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,845 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 43,544 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 41,122 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,122 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,454 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 38,454 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,755 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 34,755 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,320 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 30,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,854 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2007 24,854 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 19,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

general bodywork damage

Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,063 miles

front brake discs worn

general bodywork damage

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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BN03 NGY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BN03 NGY, 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 BN03 NGY registered?

BN03 NGY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BN03 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 NGY shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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