MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT
BOTH REAR MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING
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
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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
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
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is NG52 VAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for NG52 VAU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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