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OE53 NBY

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,104 mi
Last recorded109,104 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 NBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 109,104 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 109,099 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,478 miles

Offside Rear Caliper handbrake lever siezed in on position

Offside Rear Nail in tyre As marked ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre side wall cracked and splitting

Fail 27 Mar 2019 105,477 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Wing mirror glass missing (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Caliper handbrake lever siezed in on position

Offside Rear Nail in tyre As marked ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre side wall cracked and splitting

Fail 16 Aug 2017 105,430 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,797 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. footbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 98,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low no adjustment (1.8)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. footbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 92,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 92,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 87,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 81,105 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 81,105 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,883 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 72,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,815 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,770 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 47,020 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

O/S screen blade poor

Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,020 miles

Battery insecure

O/S screen blade poor

Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,559 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 31,305 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 31,305 miles

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

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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OE53 NBY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OE53 NBY, 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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OE53 NBY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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