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DE03 OGW

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,033 mi
Last recorded119,033 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 OGW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 119,033 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre cracking fron inner wall

Fail 10 Aug 2010 119,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre cracking fron inner wall

Pass 10 Aug 2009 110,877 miles

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

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

engine noisey

Fail 10 Aug 2009 110,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine noisey

Pass 11 Apr 2008 98,724 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 89,101 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 66,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,986 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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DE03 OGW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol 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 DE03 OGW, 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 DE03 OGW registered?

DE03 OGW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is DE03 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 OGW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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