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NH03 PVT

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,750 mi
Last recorded92,750 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 PVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,750 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose CENTER EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S N/S SHOCKER'S CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,372 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,691 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 88,691 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 83,986 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 79,293 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 79,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 75,629 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,506 miles

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

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,657 miles

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

O/S/F tyre on 2mm, N/S/F tyre on 1.6mm.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,476 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 54,132 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

N/S/F brake disc worn.

N/S/F flexi pipe securing clip missing but secured by cable tie.

O/S/R bumper light out.

O/S/R inner tail light out.

Rear brake discs worn.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 46,949 miles

N/S/F Flexi pipe holding clip missing but Flexi pipe secured by cable tie and not fouling any other part.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,949 miles

N/S/F Flexi pipe holding clip missing but Flexi pipe secured by cable tie and not fouling any other part.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,178 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,020 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 PVT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

NH03 PVT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is NH03 PVT safe to buy?

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