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AX52 OJF

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

98,841 mi
Last recorded98,841 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 OJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 98,841 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 98,836 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 95,788 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 88,730 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 88,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety flex hose (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2022 82,828 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 76,133 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 71,453 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 71,452 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,195 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 68,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,372 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,265 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 42,430 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,032 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,685 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 17,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 17,236 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 16,888 miles

Offside headlamp glass cracked.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 15,527 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,675 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 13,884 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 13,068 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 11,978 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,283 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 8,384 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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AX52 OJF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AX52 OJF, 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

How do I check the history of AX52 OJF?

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What year was AX52 OJF registered?

AX52 OJF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is AX52 OJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 OJF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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