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NG03 MVT

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,844 mi
Last recorded150,844 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 MVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 150,844 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 150,844 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 127,784 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 127,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 111,668 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear marker lamps faded showing white light

Fail 16 Apr 2011 111,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear marker lamps faded showing white light

Pass 24 Apr 2010 93,877 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside headlamp cracked.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever travel long.

Fail 17 Apr 2010 93,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside headlamp cracked

parking brake travel long

Pass 14 Apr 2009 79,131 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes coming out

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Off side front seat belt fluffy on edges not causing disfunction

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 79,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front anti roll bar bushes coming out

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Off side front seat belt fluffy on edges not causing disfunction

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 64,416 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 64,221 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 49,458 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 49,458 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

nearside inner tail light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2006 35,247 miles

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

small flats in both front road rims

Fail 27 Apr 2006 35,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

small flats in both front road rims

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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NG03 MVT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NG03 MVT, 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 NG03 MVT registered?

NG03 MVT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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