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NB03 BBK

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,423 mi
Last recorded87,423 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB03 BBK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,693 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 78,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S/R and N/S/R inner tail lights out(now ok).

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,703 miles

Front No. plate delaminating.

O/S/F parking light out.

Rear tyres starting to crack.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 70,703 miles

Front No. plate delaminating.

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

O/S/F parking light out.

Rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,825 miles

N/S/F tyre on 1mm outside edge.

N/S/F tyre outer side wall damaged but not exposing the ply cords.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 64,825 miles

N/S/F tyre on 1mm outside edge.

N/S/F tyre outer side wall damaged but not exposing the ply cords.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,894 miles

front wipers starting to split

Fail 1 Feb 2011 55,894 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front wipers starting to split

Fail 5 Feb 2010 50,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,377 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,406 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,957 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 28,884 miles

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

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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NB03 BBK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NB03 BBK, 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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What year was NB03 BBK registered?

NB03 BBK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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