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NT03 VMG

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,397 mi
Last recorded96,397 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT03 VMG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 96,397 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 91,908 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 85,897 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal syarting to perish

Fail 16 Feb 2013 85,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal syarting to perish

Pass 18 Feb 2012 78,587 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 70,873 miles

advise front and rear brake discs

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2010 63,875 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,875 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,667 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 56,662 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,741 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 50,735 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 41,653 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 41,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 31,655 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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NT03 VMG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NT03 VMG, 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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What year was NT03 VMG registered?

NT03 VMG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for NT03 VMG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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