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NL53 VKX

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,372 mi
Last recorded101,372 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 VKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 101,372 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 82,484 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,724 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 68,940 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 66,288 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 66,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,894 miles

both rear tyres distorting and wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2010 59,894 miles

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

both rear tyres distorting and wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,457 miles

N/S/R Tyre badly perished and cracked

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,764 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,703 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,349 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 VKX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL53 VKX?

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What year was NL53 VKX registered?

NL53 VKX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is NL53 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 VKX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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