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NL03 LJV

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,691 mi
Last recorded111,691 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 LJV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 111,691 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 111,691 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 106,989 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 102,017 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 102,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,634 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 96,634 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 91,656 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 91,656 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,765 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,649 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 81,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 76,009 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 70,204 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,993 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 58,873 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,873 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,432 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,460 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 40,610 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 40,316 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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NL03 LJV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL03 LJV, 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 NL03 LJV registered?

NL03 LJV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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