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NG52 VAU

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,822 mi
Last recorded119,822 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 VAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 119,822 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT

BOTH REAR MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Fail 13 Sep 2016 119,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT

BOTH REAR MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,165 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 113,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 109,447 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,174 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 106,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 103,147 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 99,234 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 92,332 miles

front imbalance [brake]

h/brake high with imbalance

n/s front inner rim damage close to limit change asap

n/s rear inner rim damage

nail n/s rear tyre

no plate lights poor output

o/s front bumper loose

rear vision poor through dirty windows/mirrors

Fail 4 Jun 2010 92,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front bumper loose

h/brake high also imbalance n/s low

n/s front inner rim damage close to limit change asap

n/s rear inner rim damage

n/s rear tyre has nail

Pass 4 Jun 2009 86,092 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 86,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 75,679 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,660 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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NG52 VAU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG52 VAU, 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 NG52 VAU registered?

NG52 VAU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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