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OY03 NMV

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,502 mi
Last recorded68,502 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 68,502 miles

Offside Front SIDE MARKER LAMP BROKEN

Fail 8 Feb 2023 68,502 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front SIDE MARKER LAMP BROKEN

Pass 9 Feb 2022 57,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front bumper outline marker lamp lens broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 18 Jan 2022 57,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper outline marker lens broken

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 55,126 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 55,123 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 52,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 46,203 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 46,203 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 42,881 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 42,881 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 42,688 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,688 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,248 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,527 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,816 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,607 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 38,579 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,609 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,278 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,724 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,618 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,898 miles

hand brake high

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 NMV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OY03 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

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

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