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NJ53 YZU

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,201 mi
Last recorded93,201 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 YZU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 93,201 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 93,198 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,892 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 90,890 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,814 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 86,814 miles

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.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,191 miles

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.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,068 miles

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.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 77,068 miles

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.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

moderate corrosion to exhaust.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 72,469 miles

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.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,680 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 64,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,958 miles

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

both rear tyres have minor cracks in the treads

Fail 6 Oct 2010 45,958 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,635 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

front registration plate slightly fading

rear registration plate beginning to delaminate

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,630 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 32,725 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,005 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 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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