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DE53 OSV

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,167 mi
Last recorded90,167 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,167 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Fail 14 Jun 2017 90,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,010 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster has a crack

Fail 1 Jun 2016 88,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear light cluster has a crack

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 83,474 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,474 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,034 miles

offside rear registration plate light dim

Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,351 miles

offside boot strut held on with tape

Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,651 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 77,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,329 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 74,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,732 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,158 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,362 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 OSV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DE53 OSV, 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 DE53 OSV registered?

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

Is DE53 OSV safe to buy?

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