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OY03 NPV

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,018 mi
Last recorded105,018 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,018 miles

Centre to rear exhaust system corroded (but not leaking any exhaust gases)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has weak damping causing tyre wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Aug 2017 105,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/ ZR 16 pirelli (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front normal blades (8.2.2)

Centre to rear exhaust system corroded (but not leaking any exhaust gases)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has weak damping causing tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,681 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 89,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,331 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,758 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 55,758 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,342 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,733 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,098 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,714 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,316 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 37,316 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 31,576 miles

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

advice both rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edges of tread

Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,038 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 26,037 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)

o/s/f headlamp wiper stuck across lamp

signs of wear on edges to n/s/f tyre

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 NPV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

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

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