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MA53 NNK

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

246,409 mi
Last recorded246,409 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 246,409 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 246,404 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 243,408 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 243,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer 1/4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 239,552 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 239,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 231,993 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 231,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 226,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 216,801 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 208,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 199,668 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 190,863 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 190,863 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 170,309 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f spot/fog smashed

wiper mech noise and catching internaly but opperating

Fail 16 Nov 2012 170,308 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f spot/fog smashed

wiper mech noise and catching internaly but opperating

Pass 3 Oct 2011 145,603 miles

child seat n/s/r,unable to fully check seatbelt

front number plate damaged

handbrake high

n/s/f tyre pressure low

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

stonechip in o/s windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2011 145,603 miles

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

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

child seat n/s/r,unable to fully check seatbelt

front number plate damaged

handbrake high

n/s/f tyre pressure low

o/s/r sidelight n/w

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

stonechip in o/s windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2010 120,390 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 119,989 miles

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

pads appear low front tyres low on tread

Pass 9 Sep 2009 97,459 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 71,846 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 71,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 55,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,928 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 43,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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 NNK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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