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OY03 NPC

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,272 mi
Last recorded43,272 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 NPC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 43,272 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 43,236 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 42,191 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 42,191 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 41,429 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 40,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 39,808 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 39,051 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 39,051 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 37,987 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,395 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,946 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,429 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 34,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished (10 + years old)

fuel filler cap seal perished

hazard warning lamp switch initially stuck

Pass 23 May 2012 34,189 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 May 2012 34,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,442 miles

Both front windscreen wipers starting to splitt but still clearing the windscreen effectively.

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,460 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 32,456 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2009 31,313 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 31,313 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,318 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,686 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 NPC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NPC, 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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OY03 NPC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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