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MA53 NNJ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,562 mi
Last recorded121,562 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 NNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 121,562 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 121,562 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front fog lights inoprative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front top mount bearing notchy / noisey when turned

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 119,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 119,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 116,407 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse liughts

Fail 20 Apr 2020 116,407 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

no reverse liughts

Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,204 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 19 Feb 2018 108,332 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyres Worn On Edges

Fail 19 Feb 2018 108,332 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyres Worn On Edges

Pass 22 Feb 2017 102,919 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,121 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 94,121 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 85,925 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres cracking up

oil leak

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,739 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 79,739 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,844 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes noisey in reverse

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,134 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 68,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,996 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 62,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,741 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,675 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,675 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 38,358 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 30,153 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 29,889 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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MA53 NNJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MA53 NNJ, 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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MA53 NNJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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