MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear discs worn
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated
offside wiper deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
both rear discs worn
front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated
offside wiper deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear lamp repaired with coloured tape
Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear lamp damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear lamp damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both rear track control arm bushes starting to seperate.
Front offside tyre heavily worn on inner edge.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NL03 VMF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VMF, 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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NL03 VMF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2003.
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