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NL53 ONF

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,984 mi
Last recorded119,984 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 ONF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 119,984 miles

Nearside inner steering rack joint has play

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 9 Apr 2016 119,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside inner steering rack joint has play

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 106,530 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 106,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 103,656 miles

fuel cap seal perished

exhaust corroded

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 98,885 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 11 Apr 2013 98,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 92,252 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 87,094 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 76,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,629 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 61,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 39,389 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn to just above wear bars 4.5 mm left / n/s/f as above 4mm left

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 ONF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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