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NA53 HNK

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

144,287 mi
Last recorded144,287 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 HNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 144,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 144,286 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 138,004 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle mountings and suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 138,004 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle mountings and suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2022 134,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2022 134,285 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 130,199 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 130,199 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 126,050 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 121,178 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 121,178 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 115,345 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 115,345 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 113,024 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 113,024 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 107,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes at l/h floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 107,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes at l/h floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 104,484 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at floor pan left hand rear (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play right hand front track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 104,484 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at floor pan left hand rear (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault light put out at time of test (5.4.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play right hand front track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 100,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 100,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 94,549 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 88,979 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 82,484 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 77,104 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 71,520 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 66,022 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 59,549 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 51,250 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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NA53 HNK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NA53 HNK, 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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NA53 HNK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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