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FH52 NXS

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,168 mi
Last recorded120,168 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 NXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 120,168 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 113,522 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 113,517 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 107,910 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Slight corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F brake pipes (close to flexi)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 107,907 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded close to chassis rail (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Slight corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F brake pipes (close to flexi)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE LEGAL (3.5.1g)

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,003 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 90,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,353 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

operation of rear centre seat belt stalk

Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,835 miles

slight movement in both rear inner anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,323 miles

rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Slight dewebbing to passenger front seat belt

Slight perishing/deteriation to rear upper arm bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

sounds like there might be a injector leaking under the engine cover

Pass 2 Feb 2012 53,343 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 53,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,728 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 47,728 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,190 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 38,216 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 33,671 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 28,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 20,709 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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FH52 NXS is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH52 NXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH52 NXS?

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What year was FH52 NXS registered?

FH52 NXS is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is FH52 NXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 NXS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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