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OY03 NMF

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,162 mi
Last recorded113,162 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 NMF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 113,162 miles

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

engine management illuminated

Fail 25 Nov 2016 112,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

engine management illuminated

off side front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 27 Nov 2015 101,484 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 27 Nov 2015 101,484 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 12 Nov 2014 89,529 miles

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

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

catalytic converter internal damage

engine management light illuminated

front brake discs lipped

Fail 12 Nov 2014 89,529 miles

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

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

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

catalytic converter internal damage

engine management light illuminated

front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,212 miles

Engine management light idicates a fault

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 79,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine management light idicates a fault

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,883 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Engine management light on

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 68,883 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,091 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,400 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 50,400 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,641 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,748 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,798 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,559 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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OY03 NMF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OY03 NMF, 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 OY03 NMF registered?

OY03 NMF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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