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OV53 NGZ

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,448 mi
Last recorded98,448 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 NGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Oct 2012 95,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

wiper blades are starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Nov 2010 73,603 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,603 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Oct 2009 62,499 miles

nail in rear n/s tyre

rear indicater bulbs starting to deteriorate in colour

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Oct 2008 52,938 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light staying on

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

fronty o/sn/s tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,938 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light staying on

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

fronty o/sn/s tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,940 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all sterring and suspension bushes all starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,064 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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OV53 NGZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV53 NGZ, 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 OV53 NGZ registered?

OV53 NGZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is OV53 NGZ safe to buy?

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