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NG53 AYM

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,727 mi
Last recorded75,727 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 AYM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 75,727 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 71,451 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 70,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 70,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 64,984 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 64,983 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 60,950 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 60,950 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 57,365 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 55,666 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 55,539 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 53,237 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load centre rear stalk chewed. (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s rear set belt webbing chewed on edge. (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 53,237 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load centre rear stalk chewed. (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened n/s rear set belt webbing chewed on edge. (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt o/s front seat belt webbing chewed sufficient to cause obstruction. (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 52,378 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 51,297 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,191 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,239 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 49,239 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,882 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,258 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,334 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 41,266 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,142 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 36,142 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,528 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 22,097 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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NG53 AYM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NG53 AYM, 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 NG53 AYM registered?

NG53 AYM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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