MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
cracking to fuel cap seal
exhaust centre silencer+ rear flange corroding
n/s/f tyre 1.6-2mm tread + bold edges
o/s/f seat belt edge starting to fray
o/s/f tyre 3mm tread + bold edges
rear brake pipe previously greased
wear/separating to rear upper + lower control arm bushes
corrosion to centre exhaust silencer + rear exhaust flange
corrosion to rear shock absorbers
cut to n/s/f tyre outer edge
n/s/r lamp unit damaged/repaired
rear brake pipes previously greased
rear upper/lower control arm bushes worm/separating
slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt edge
some front brake judder
wear to front tyres edges
wear to n/s/f wishbone rear bush
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to centre exhaust silencer + rear exhaust flange
corrosion to rear shock absorbers
cut to n/s/f tyre outer edge
n/s/r lamp unit damaged/repaired
rear brake pipes previously greased
rear upper/lower control arm bushes worm/separating
slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt edge
wear to front tyres edges
wear to n/s/f wishbone rear bush
fuel cap seal perishing/cracking
nearside front tyre 2.5-3mm tread
both rear lower control arms bushes separating/deteriorating
centre exhaust silencer outer layer corroded
corrosion to rear brake ferrules
front lower engine mount bush separating
offside front inner brake pad getting low on material
offside front seatbelt edge fraying
rear exhaust flange corroded
some brake judder to front + rear footbrakes
some corrosion to both rear brake pipes- previously greased
some wear/movement in both front suspension top mounts
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear lower control arms bushes separating/deteriorating
centre exhaust silencer outer layer corroded
corrosion to rear brake ferrules
front lower engine mount bush separating
fuel cap seal perishing/cracking
nearside front tyre 2.5-3mm tread
offside front inner brake pad getting low on material
offside front seatbelt edge fraying
rear exhaust flange corroded
some brake judder to front + rear footbrakes
some corrosion to both rear brake pipes- previously greased
some wear/movement in both front suspension top mounts
centre exhaust silencer outer layer corroded
drivers seatbelt edge fraying
fuel cap seal perishing/cracking-recommend replace soon
nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge+perishing
offside rear lower control arm outer bush seperating
offside rear tyre perishing/cracking
rear exhaust flange corroded
some brake judder to both front footbrakes
some corrosion/slight pitting to both rear brake pipes-previously greased
some wear/movement in both front suspension top mounts
perishing to fuel cap seal
rear brake pipes previously greased
slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt edge
slight front brake imbalance + judder
cracking to fuel cap seal
n/s/r lamp unit damaged/previously repaired
perishing to n/s/r tyre inner side wall + in o/s/r tyre tread
rear brake pipes previously greased
rear number plate delaminating
slight edge fray to o/s/f seat belt
some wear to rear lower + upper control arm bushes
cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall -see cords just
indicators starting to fade
o/s/f seat belt starting to fray
o/s/f tyre worn towards inner edge - close to mot limit
o/s/r tyre perishing
perishing to fuel cap seal
separating to o/s/r lower control arm outer bushes
slight wear/movement to front shocker top mounts
some corrosion to exhaust
some corrosion/pitting to rear brake pipes - recommned replace soon
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
cut to n/s/f tyre outer side wall -see cords just
indicators starting to fade
o/s/f seat belt starting to fray
o/s/f tyre worn towards inner edge - close to mot limit
o/s/r tyre perishing
perishing to fuel cap seal
separating to o/s/r lower control arm outer bushes
slight excess brake pedal travel
slight wear/movement to front shocker top mounts
some corrosion to exhaust
some corrosion/pitting to rear brake pipes - recommned replace soon
wear/corrosion to rear discs
rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly
slight edge fraying n/s/f seat belt
nearside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating
offside front seatbelt starting to fray
slight corrosion to offside chassis
slight judder both rear footbrakes
some corrosion to boot floor underside
some corrosion to exhaust
some corrosion to offside rear brake pipe
some wear to discs
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
nearside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating
offside front seatbelt starting to fray
slight corrosion to offside chassis
slight judder both rear footbrakes
some corrosion to boot floor underside
some corrosion to exhaust
some corrosion to offside rear brake pipe
some wear to discs
n/s/f indicaotr colour slightly fading
nail in n/s/r tyre inner edge
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/f indicaotr colour slightly fading
nail in n/s/r tyre inner edge
child seat fitted to offside rear, seatbelt checked as best possible
some corrosion lips rear brake discs inner surfaces
some wear front discs
front brake hoses perishing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake hoses perishing
n/s/r + o/s/f tyre = 2mm tread depth
front dics worn
lower front engine mount splitting/weak
nearside front tyre wear to outer edge
corrosion to front discs.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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NL53 ZYB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 ZYB, 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 ZYB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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