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NC03 WCD

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,411 mi
Last recorded122,411 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 WCD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 122,411 miles

Corrosion to ABS rings.

Corrosion to and around rear suspension components.

Corrosion to brake pipes under rear wheel arches.

Corrosion to fuel filter.

Corrosion to fuel tank straps.

Corrosion/wear to rear brake discs.

Damage to rear bumper.

Deterioration to number plates.

Deterioration to rear suspension component bushes/mountings.

Front fog lamps loose.

Number plate lamps slightly dull.

Oil leaks.

Parking brake lever on offside rear caliper not fully returning home.

Possible Air Con leak.

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 116,084 miles

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2016 116,063 miles

Indicator switch faulty Offside switch operation faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 111,610 miles

rear exhaust joint badly corroded.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 111,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust joint badly corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 106,730 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 106,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 101,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2012 96,124 miles

front brake imbalance 25%.

offside wiper blade split.

slight bind on nearside front brakes.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 96,102 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside wiper blade split.

slight bind on nearside front brakes.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 91,676 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 91,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 87,567 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 82,373 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 82,373 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,166 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 70,008 miles

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

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 26 Jun 2006 62,439 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 WCD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCD, 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 WCD is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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