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NH03 FFE

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,555 mi
Last recorded147,555 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 FFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 147,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear in securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 142,641 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 136,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 130,898 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 125,283 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 119,049 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 112,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 17 Feb 2011 112,769 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 20 Aug 2009 102,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2008 96,405 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2007 88,346 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 86,824 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 86,824 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 76,416 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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NH03 FFE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NH03 FFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NH03 FFE registered?

NH03 FFE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is NH03 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH03 FFE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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