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N13 PKK

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,465 mi
Last recorded94,465 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 PKK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 94,465 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly perrished

Fail 30 Apr 2015 94,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre slightly perrished

Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,487 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 75,487 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 75,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Both windscreen wiper blades are split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Noise on engine at idle speed

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,683 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

body damage to o/s/r and o/s/f

nsr tyre sidewalls perished

service light on

Fail 19 Feb 2013 67,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

body damage to o/s/r and o/s/f

service light on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,673 miles

oil leal from n/s/f inner drive shaft,n/s/r tyre wall cracked and perished,scratches to o/s/f wing

Fail 8 Feb 2012 62,673 miles

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

oil leal from n/s/f inner drive shaft,n/s/r tyre wall cracked and perished,scratches to o/s/f wing

Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,466 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,246 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 51,246 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,901 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,312 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 40,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,453 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 28,926 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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N13 PKK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N13 PKK, 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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N13 PKK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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