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LD03 NZC

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

79,255 mi
Last recorded79,255 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 NZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,255 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 79,255 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 78,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 78,327 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 73,570 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 69,914 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 69,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 66,041 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 62,652 miles

all four indicator bulbs fadded

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged and cut on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre has cut on inner side wall

rear number plate light bulbs light output poor

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 31 May 2017 62,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all four indicator bulbs fadded

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged and cut on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre has cut on inner side wall

rear number plate light bulbs light output poor

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 12 May 2016 60,391 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 58,798 miles

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

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 3 Jun 2014 57,429 miles

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

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

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 22 May 2013 56,070 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 56,070 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 30 May 2012 54,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on dash

Fail 30 May 2012 54,231 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on dash

Pass 20 May 2011 49,271 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 45,270 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)

Fail 17 May 2010 45,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 26 May 2009 42,655 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,878 miles

exhaust tail pipe damaged

n/s front side light dim

n/s front tyre outer sidewall heavly perished

o/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

stone chips on screen

Fail 4 Jun 2008 38,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

exhaust tail pipe damaged

n/s front side light dim

n/s front tyre outer sidewall heavly perished

o/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear brake pads wearing thin

stone chips on screen

Pass 23 May 2007 34,509 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 34,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 May 2006

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

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2006

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

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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LD03 NZC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LD03 NZC, 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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LD03 NZC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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