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ND03 DZX

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,175 mi
Last recorded110,175 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND03 DZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 110,175 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 110,002 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 100,013 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r outer side light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2010 91,604 miles

both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,108 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 81,108 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 75,969 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 75,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 73,860 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 73,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 69,450 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 68,714 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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ND03 DZX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ND03 DZX, 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 ND03 DZX registered?

ND03 DZX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is ND03 DZX safe to buy?

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