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DE53 OSU

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,888 mi
Last recorded80,888 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 80,888 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 80,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,447 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 77,447 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps N/s &O/s (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,919 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,766 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,606 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 65,606 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,718 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,937 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,685 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,296 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,845 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,098 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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DE53 OSU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE53 OSU, 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 DE53 OSU registered?

DE53 OSU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 OSU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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