MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
N/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flxi pipe towards front (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flxi pipe towards front (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inside face
Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inside face
Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inside edge
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake cable and brake caliper lever (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inside face
Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded on inside face
Offside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inside edge
little or no reserve travel on hand brake cable
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
vin sticker in windscreen missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
O/S/F interior grab handle broken †
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NL53 OND is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 OND, 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 OND is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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