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NJ03 OSM

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,298 mi
Last recorded85,298 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 OSM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 85,298 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 85,298 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 78,459 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 72,982 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 72,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,316 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 66,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,586 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,627 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 45,062 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,987 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,520 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 OSM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OSM, 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 OSM registered?

NJ03 OSM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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