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ND53 VTW

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,417 mi
Last recorded135,417 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 VTW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 135,417 miles

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

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

both rear tyres stepped inner edges

front coil springs corroded

offside front indicator lamp lense smashed but flashing orange light

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2017 135,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear tyres stepped inner edges

front coil springs corroded

offside front indicator lamp lense smashed but flashing orange light

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2016 125,764 miles

oil leak

suspension coil springs corroded front

Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,036 miles

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

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 105,204 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,288 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre perished

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 86,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,846 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,085 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 59,651 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,640 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,858 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,263 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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ND53 VTW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND53 VTW registered?

ND53 VTW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is ND53 VTW safe to buy?

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