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NL03 LKA

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,716 mi
Last recorded115,716 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 LKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 115,716 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 115,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive misfiring (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 115,698 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 115,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,478 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 84,241 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 67,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 67,143 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,292 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 47,657 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,687 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,784 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,296 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,121 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 26,086 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,086 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 LKA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

NL03 LKA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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