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NG52 YVS

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,192 mi
Last recorded53,192 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 YVS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 53,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 47,752 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 39,840 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 39,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 36,342 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front head light aim low

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 35,940 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 35,940 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 35,284 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 35,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 34,132 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2014 32,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 31,377 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 31,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 29,708 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 29,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,257 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 28,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,204 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,363 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 26,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,414 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 21,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,693 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,242 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 YVS is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YVS, 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 YVS registered?

NG52 YVS is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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