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DE03 OGT

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,392 mi
Last recorded81,392 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 OGT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 73,379 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,809 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 49,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 42,479 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,849 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

large wiper scuff across screen

Fail 21 Apr 2016 40,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

large wiper scuff across screen

Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,539 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 37,061 miles

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

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

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

n/s/wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,061 miles

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

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

n/s/wiper blade starting to split

Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

windscreen has a large wiper scuff

Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,672 miles

management light on

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall badly perished and starting to split

o/s wiper marking screen

Fail 23 Apr 2012 31,672 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

management light on

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall badly perished and starting to split

o/s wiper marking screen

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,673 miles

Wiper blade mark on screen

Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,312 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 24,312 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,708 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 20,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,031 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,566 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,403 miles

Small bulge in offside rear tyre side wall

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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DE03 OGT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DE03 OGT, 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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DE03 OGT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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