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NL53 VLN

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,821 mi
Last recorded84,821 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 VLN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 75,347 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,446 miles

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

Nearside front marker light inop

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 55,461 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,845 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 45,845 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,894 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 VLN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN?

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What year was NL53 VLN registered?

NL53 VLN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is NL53 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL53 VLN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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