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NJ53 YZG

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,769 mi
Last recorded62,769 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 YZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 62,769 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 62,769 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 56,600 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 54,746 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 54,418 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,806 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel pipes has visible corrosion

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 53,517 miles

engine under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

fuel pipes has corrosion visible

Fail 15 Sep 2020 53,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

fuel pipes has corrosion visible

Pass 4 Sep 2019 52,931 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 51,645 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2018 51,645 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,996 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,939 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,528 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,370 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 41,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,539 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,214 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,181 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 27,630 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,630 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 24,097 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 24,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,134 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,775 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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NJ53 YZG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NJ53 YZG, 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 NJ53 YZG registered?

NJ53 YZG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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