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DN53 NGY

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,942 mi
Last recorded136,942 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 NGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 136,942 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 131,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 125,310 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 117,063 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 114,671 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 108,003 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,054 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 96,126 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 96,126 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,084 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 83,869 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 83,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 75,513 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,637 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,633 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,204 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,900 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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DN53 NGY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DN53 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.

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What year was DN53 NGY registered?

DN53 NGY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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