MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,201 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface. (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
fuel cap sealing ring cracking.
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
outer sill covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface. (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
fuel cap sealing ring cracking.
Brake pipe slightly corroded underside,some covered. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to exhaust / center box outer skin loose.
corrosion to underside fuel pipes.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to exhaust.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to exhaust.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
moderate corrosion to exhaust.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
moderate corrosion to exhaust.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres have minor cracks in the treads
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres have minor cracks in the treads
both front tyres worn outer edges
front registration plate slightly fading
rear registration plate beginning to delaminate
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NJ53 YZU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 NJ53 YZU, 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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NJ53 YZU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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