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RK53 NXF

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,059 mi
Last recorded85,059 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 NXF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,059 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 85,059 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,151 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,804 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

noise from engine

Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,530 miles

bonnet catch hot securing bonnet

side marker light showing white light

Fail 3 Apr 2014 77,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet catch hot securing bonnet

side marker light showing white light

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,189 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 76,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 74,913 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 74,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,984 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 72,711 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,027 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 61,026 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,325 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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RK53 NXF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RK53 NXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK53 NXF registered?

RK53 NXF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for RK53 NXF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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