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DY53 NKX

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,478 mi
Last recorded108,478 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 NKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 108,478 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 89,777 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 89,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 77,394 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N,S,R AND O,S,R (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 77,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR BACK PLATES CORRODED

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N,S,R AND O,S,R (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,793 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear back plates starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 66,233 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2014 66,233 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,316 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 60,316 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 53,534 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,534 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,243 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning light on

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2011 50,243 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag warning light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear disc corroded

slight judder from front brakes

Fail 16 Aug 2010 40,519 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,519 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 39,029 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,029 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,269 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,119 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,812 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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DY53 NKX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DY53 NKX, 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 DY53 NKX registered?

DY53 NKX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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