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NJ53 YZV

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,462 mi
Last recorded100,462 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 YZV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 100,462 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 100,462 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 97,928 miles

no reverse lights

Fail 7 Mar 2019 97,924 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 21 Jul 2016 93,995 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 93,966 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 83,526 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,419 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,738 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,107 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 70,107 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Jul 2010 63,769 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,401 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 45,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 36,960 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,622 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 30,622 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 30,264 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,264 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 YZV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

NJ53 YZV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NJ53 YZV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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