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NC53 JVK

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,733 mi
Last recorded57,733 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 JVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2021 57,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhausts system corroded at joins

Pass 12 Oct 2020 52,114 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake Cable Sticking

Pass 9 Apr 2019 46,903 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear backplate corroded

Offside Rear backplate corroded

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 46,829 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to osr brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking /perished and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear backplate corroded

Offside Rear backplate corroded

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,361 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,826 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,511 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 24,511 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,188 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 24,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 23,299 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,748 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 22,748 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 21,528 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

expantion tank empty

Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,528 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

expantion tank empty

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,492 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,916 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,479 miles

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 19 Mar 2008 17,908 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,109 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 15,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 JVK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc 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 NC53 JVK, 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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What year was NC53 JVK registered?

NC53 JVK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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