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MA53 NNL

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,755 mi
Last recorded86,755 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,755 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 86,080 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,905 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 84,905 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 84,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 84,188 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 83,382 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine has a slight oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2018 81,593 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,836 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,574 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,999 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 72,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,749 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 67,741 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 62,709 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 62,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,423 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

srs light on.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,245 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,834 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,427 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,839 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 26,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,705 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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MA53 NNL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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