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NC03 LPF

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,643 mi
Last recorded158,643 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 LPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 158,643 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 150,590 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 146,968 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 146,968 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 142,781 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 132,596 miles

N/S HANDBRAKE LOW READINGS

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 132,552 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front tyre has a tiny cut

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2014 114,813 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R, unable to test adult belt.

O/S/R tyre cracking within the tread, in need of regular inspection.

Oil topped up

Fail 30 Aug 2014 114,813 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R, unable to test adult belt.

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R tyre cracking within the tread, in need of regular inspection.

Oil topped up

Pass 30 Aug 2013 99,565 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are geting worn

Fail 30 Aug 2013 99,565 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres are geting worn

Pass 1 Mar 2013 97,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 97,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 89,648 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

os running lights wrong colour

Fail 29 Feb 2012 89,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

os running lights wrong colour

Pass 3 Feb 2011 78,505 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 72,518 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,818 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 49,657 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 39,220 miles

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

near side rear inner side lamp bulb not working

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 LPF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LPF, 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 LPF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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