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NH03 YBW

2003 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,535 mi
Last recorded39,535 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 39,535 miles

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

some imbalance on front brakes

Fail 4 May 2007 39,535 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

some imbalance on front brakes

Fail 3 May 2006 23,855 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 3 May 2006 23,855 miles

rear number plate deteriating

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 YBW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NH03 YBW, 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

How do I check the history of NH03 YBW?

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What year was NH03 YBW registered?

NH03 YBW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is NH03 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH03 YBW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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