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NJ03 ORC

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,066 mi
Last recorded37,066 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 ORC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,066 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,380 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 34,372 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,375 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,871 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,171 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,765 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,222 miles

n/s wiper slightly smearing - o/s wiper split at end

Pass 23 Feb 2007 11,235 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 8,324 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 ORC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ORC, 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 NJ03 ORC registered?

NJ03 ORC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is NJ03 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ03 ORC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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