MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front day running light not working
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front day running light not working
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
all brake back plates corroded but not insecure
headlamp wipers worn
n/s/r tyre tread getting low (2.5mm at lowest measured point)
n/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged
rear number plate starting to become detatched slightly
rear tyres worn on edges
slight underbody corrosion
slight wear in indicator stalk
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
all brake back plates corroded but not insecure
headlamp wipers worn
n/s/r tyre tread getting low (2.5mm at lowest measured point)
n/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged
o/s/f headlamp washer pipe insecure
rear number plate starting to become detatched slightly
rear tyres worn on edges
service light on
slight underbody corrosion
slight wear in indicator stalk
washer level lamp on
Both front disc back plates corroded
Brake fluid requires topping up
Child seat fitted to nearside rear - visual inspection to seat belt only
Engine undertray requires re-securing
Fuel tank supporting staps corroding
Headlamp wiper blades worn
Indicator stalk becoming worn
Nearside front tyre close to wear indicators
Nearside rear inner wheel rim has slight damage
Nearside steering rack gaiter becoming insecure
Offside headlamp washer pipe not connected
Offside number plate bulb diminishing
Rear number plate becoming unstuck
STRONG ADVISE - Nearside front track rod end has free play
STRONG ADVISE - Offside rear brake pipe corroded
Service lamp illuminated
Side repeaters discolouring
Washer level lamp illuminated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front disc back plates corroded
Brake fluid requires topping up
Child seat fitted to nearside rear - visual inspection to seat belt only
Engine undertray requires re-securing
Fuel tank supporting staps corroding
Headlamp wiper blades worn
Indicator stalk becoming worn
Nearside front tyre close to wear indicators
Nearside rear inner wheel rim has slight damage
Nearside steering rack gaiter becoming insecure
Offside headlamp washer pipe not connected
Offside number plate bulb diminishing
Rear number plate becoming unstuck
STRONG ADVISE - Nearside front track rod end has free play
STRONG ADVISE - Offside rear brake pipe corroded
Service lamp illuminated
Side repeaters discolouring
Washer level lamp illuminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside and offside rear tie rods bushes slightly deteriated
nearside front indicator lense cracked and moisture inside
rear brake and offside front back plate/shield corroded
Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside and offside rear tie rods bushes slightly deteriated
nearside front indicator lense cracked and moisture inside
rear brake and offside front back plate/shield corroded
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NG03 MWZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 MWZ, 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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NG03 MWZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 May 2003.
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