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NJ53 ZCL

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,844 mi
Last recorded83,844 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 ZCL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 83,844 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,510 miles

drivers seatbelt slight fraying

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 9 Apr 2014 59,965 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 59,964 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,110 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,281 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,313 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,880 miles

both rear tyres perished perished slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,573 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,998 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,949 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,772 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 ZCL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ZCL, 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 NJ53 ZCL registered?

NJ53 ZCL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is NJ53 ZCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ53 ZCL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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