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NC03 EAG

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,078 mi
Last recorded93,078 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 EAG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,078 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil filter badly corroded and leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2020 93,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

oil filter badly corroded and leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,247 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

oil filter badly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2019 90,247 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

oil filter badly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,474 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine sump dented and corroded.

Front to rear exhaust deteriated

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres are age cracking in sidewalls

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Nearside Rear tyre VERY low on the inner edge!

Nearside Rear tyre low inner edge.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 86,462 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F and O/S/F Top suspension mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine sump dented and corroded.

Front to rear exhaust deteriated

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres are age cracking in sidewalls

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

Nearside Rear tyre VERY low on the inner edge!

Nearside Rear tyre low inner edge.

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,461 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 76,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,893 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 64,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 64,927 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 63,814 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f running lighit not working

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,814 miles

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

o/s/f running lighit not working

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,227 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 56,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 51,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

both front side light bulbs faded

o/s/rear brake has got hot at sometime disc and pads look hot

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,224 miles

both front side light bulbs faded

o/s/rear brake has got hot at sometime disc and pads look hot

Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,954 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 46,954 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,227 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,551 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 37,551 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,173 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,840 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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NC03 EAG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NC03 EAG, 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 EAG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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