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NJ03 FYY

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,744 mi
Last recorded148,744 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 FYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 148,744 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 139,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 130,910 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 120,069 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 108,672 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,027 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 98,027 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 85,155 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 85,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brakes on 25% imbalance on first application

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,404 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,588 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,660 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,612 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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NJ03 FYY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NJ03 FYY, 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 NJ03 FYY?

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What year was NJ03 FYY registered?

NJ03 FYY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is NJ03 FYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ03 FYY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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