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NL53 OMF

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,966 mi
Last recorded127,966 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 OMF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 127,966 miles

Brake pedal has excessive reserve travel.

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central chassis rail corroded front to rear.still solid. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper wheel archers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both rear lens cracked, no white light showing. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 127,945 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking slight leak from brake pipe connection to the caliper. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has excessive reserve travel.

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central chassis rail corroded front to rear.still solid. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper wheel archers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both rear lens cracked, no white light showing. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 127,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount bearing excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure Coil spring not seated correctly at the bottom. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp lens internals loose allowing the bulbs/mechanism to freely move inside. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel excessively binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount bearing excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking slight minor leak at the connection. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central chassis rail corroded front to rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper wheel archers. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens defective, cracked. no white light showing directly to the rear. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens defective, cracked. no white light showing directly to the rear. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 114,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,385 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 90,819 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,029 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 84,029 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 84,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour too white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour too white (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

OSF and OSR tyres have slight deteriation

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

bonnet cable broken but still able to open bonnet

Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,627 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 71,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,431 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 58,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2014 51,572 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,335 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,463 miles

condition of wiper blades

engine oil leak

heavy rust on front and mainthrough brake pipes

Fail 20 Sep 2012 40,462 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

condition of wiper blades

engine oil leak

heavy rust on front and mainthrough brake pipes

Pass 27 Oct 2011 38,913 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,061 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,817 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 34,817 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,145 miles

condition of offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre cuts in outer wall

Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,352 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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NL53 OMF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NL53 OMF, 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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NL53 OMF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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