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NC53 JWK

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

209,239 mi
Last recorded209,239 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 JWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 209,239 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 209,239 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 191,499 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)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 191,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort no handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 181,281 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 181,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 243,245 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 151,311 miles

205/50/16

front tyres bald on inside edges on legal limit

fuel pipes rusty around tank

Pass 13 Dec 2013 133,712 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 6 Dec 2013 133,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2012 115,427 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Dec 2011 96,003 miles

hazzard switch poor.

Pass 11 Dec 2010 78,817 miles

front brake inbalance

offside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 11 Dec 2010 78,817 miles

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

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

front brake inbalance

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 4 Jan 2010 62,681 miles

offside headlamp beam image faint

rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 Jan 2010 62,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside headlamp beam image faint

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2008 44,419 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 44,419 miles

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

front brake pads look low

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,933 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 33,933 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 21,603 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 JWK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JWK, 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 JWK registered?

NC53 JWK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is NC53 JWK safe to buy?

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