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DA52 NGZ

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,430 mi
Last recorded131,430 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 NGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 131,430 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 131,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 119,908 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 107,537 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 107,537 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,935 miles

low brake pedal

Pass 17 May 2016 78,983 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 63,325 miles

split in n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 May 2014 49,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 45,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,199 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 41,891 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,481 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,095 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,210 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,924 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,860 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 10,242 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 10,242 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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DA52 NGZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA52 NGZ, 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 DA52 NGZ registered?

DA52 NGZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is DA52 NGZ safe to buy?

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