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NA03 LPE

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,644 mi
Last recorded123,644 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 LPE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 123,644 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 123,468 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear pads low

Pass 3 Apr 2017 113,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Break pipes throughout vehicle have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Fuel pipe slight corrosion front to back both pipes (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 93,597 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 83,505 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 73,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise chassis corroded

advise floor corroded

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

advise wipers worn

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,608 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 63,608 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,119 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres signs of wear on inside edges

Fail 20 Mar 2012 59,106 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres signs of wear on inside edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,200 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,057 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,478 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,265 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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NA03 LPE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NA03 LPE, 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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NA03 LPE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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