CarVerify

Free Car Check

NA53 HNL

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,645 mi
Last recorded129,645 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 HNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 129,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 124,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 121,025 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 121,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 117,309 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 117,309 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 109,200 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 109,030 miles

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

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

amber lights fading colour

Pass 1 Oct 2013 103,787 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 97,677 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,677 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 91,670 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 91,670 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 83,774 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 83,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 76,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,124 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,422 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 65,422 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 514,599 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 44,042 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NA53 HNL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NA53 HNL?

You can check the full history of NA53 HNL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NA53 HNL registered?

NA53 HNL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is NA53 HNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA53 HNL shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NA53 HNL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NA53 HNL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.