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NC03 DZW

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,993 mi
Last recorded162,993 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 DZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 162,993 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 158,109 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 150,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 150,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 142,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 141,960 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 132,136 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 132,136 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 122,204 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 116,871 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 116,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 110,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 106,947 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 101,432 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 97,675 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 97,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 94,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake slightly imbalance

front disc slightly lipped

rear disc slightly rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2010 94,383 miles

front brake slightly imbalance

front disc slightly lipped

rear disc slightly rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2008 89,373 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 89,203 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 72,132 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 71,746 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NC03 DZW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NC03 DZW, 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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NC03 DZW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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