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YY03 NXG

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,224 mi
Last recorded135,224 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 NXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 135,224 miles

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

nearside side skirt insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2011 135,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside side skirt insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2009 122,051 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 107,416 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 102,457 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 102,457 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 93,228 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 93,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YY03 NXG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY03 NXG, 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 YY03 NXG registered?

YY03 NXG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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