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ND03 YZW

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,839 mi
Last recorded109,839 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND03 YZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2017 109,839 miles

Emissions not tested no history of cambelt age/condition (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Aux drive belt worn and fraying on outside edges.

Both near and offside rear upper and lower stabiliser bar bushes becoming deteriorated but showing no signs of excess wear.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Signs of rodent damage in engine bay

Pass 3 May 2016 84,190 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 84,190 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 79,454 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 74,337 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 69,080 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 69,080 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 64,428 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 64,428 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2011 58,960 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 51,580 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 51,468 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,815 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread perished and cracked

offside rear tyre tread perished and cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,770 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,781 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 25,113 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)

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 YZW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YZW, 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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ND03 YZW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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