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ND53 VTT

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,666 mi
Last recorded96,666 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 VTT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 96,666 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 96,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,081 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 84,882 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 76,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,560 miles

slight binding offside rear brake

slight corrosion to the underside

Pass 26 Aug 2010 61,731 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 61,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,940 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 42,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,568 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,434 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 25,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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ND53 VTT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ND53 VTT, 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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ND53 VTT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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