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NL53 OMP

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,563 mi
Last recorded95,563 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 OMP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 95,563 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 95,563 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 92,153 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 89,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 85,753 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 81,454 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 77,326 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 77,326 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 73,267 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 69,700 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 66,015 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 61,064 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 58,085 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 52,788 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,425 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 47,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,264 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 OMP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NL53 OMP, 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 NL53 OMP registered?

NL53 OMP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is NL53 OMP safe to buy?

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