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NL53 ZYB

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,176 mi
Last recorded143,176 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 ZYB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 143,176 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 139,969 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 139,968 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 137,611 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 137,604 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 133,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 129,034 miles

perishing to fuel cap seal

rear brake pipes previously greased

slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt edge

slight front brake imbalance + judder

Pass 13 Jul 2015 123,569 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 119,202 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 119,202 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 113,527 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

slight edge fraying n/s/f seat belt

Pass 9 Jul 2012 107,487 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 107,487 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,635 miles

n/s/f indicaotr colour slightly fading

nail in n/s/r tyre inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2011 99,634 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f indicaotr colour slightly fading

nail in n/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 91,455 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear, seatbelt checked as best possible

some corrosion lips rear brake discs inner surfaces

some wear front discs

Pass 7 Jul 2009 83,976 miles

front brake hoses perishing

Fail 3 Jul 2009 83,916 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 76,916 miles

front dics worn

lower front engine mount splitting/weak

nearside front tyre wear to outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2007 69,217 miles

corrosion to front discs.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 62,370 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 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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