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DE53 OSX

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,158 mi
Last recorded94,158 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 94,158 miles

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2016 86,842 miles

Near side rear wheel slightly grabbing

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,304 miles

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

front wiper linkage worn

Fail 15 Jul 2015 76,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,977 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

noise on engine

Fail 24 Oct 2014 65,969 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

noise on engine

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 49,715 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2013 43,190 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,548 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,655 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,213 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,365 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 26,365 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,387 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 15,850 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,895 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 OSX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OSX, 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 OSX registered?

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

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