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NC53 DRV

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,635 mi
Last recorded143,635 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 DRV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 143,635 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive very minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively minor (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 130,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 130,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 110,304 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 90,906 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,014 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 75,014 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,021 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 62,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

blades split

Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,677 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,208 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,816 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,131 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,662 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 121,064 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2009 121,064 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 107,607 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 107,607 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2007 85,408 miles

osr wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2006 84,288 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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NC53 DRV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NC53 DRV, 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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NC53 DRV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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