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DE53 OSW

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,364 mi
Last recorded60,364 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OSW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2012 60,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside headlamp adjuster mechanism is not working correctly.

Offside rear brake is binding a little.

Rear indicators are showing very pale in colour.

Rear number plate lamps are showing very dim.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,364 miles

Nearside headlamp adjuster mechanism is not working correctly.

Offside rear brake is binding a little.

Rear indicators are showing very pale in colour.

Rear number plate lamps are showing very dim.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,519 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,389 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 39,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2008 35,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,434 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,159 miles

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

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 OSW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

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

Is DE53 OSW safe to buy?

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