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AO53 OXD

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,164 mi
Last recorded81,164 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,164 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 77,069 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 74,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel cap seal split

Pass 8 Nov 2016 70,850 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,185 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 67,185 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Oct 2013 58,891 miles

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,692 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and are wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 48,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,366 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,876 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,001 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 26,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,686 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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AO53 OXD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AO53 OXD, 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 AO53 OXD registered?

AO53 OXD is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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