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DE53 OSY

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

138,726 mi
Last recorded138,726 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OSY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 138,726 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 138,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 129,471 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 129,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 122,261 miles

Nearside front tyre worn

Pass 19 May 2016 114,576 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 114,576 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 103,582 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s front tyre on legal limit

Fail 15 May 2015 103,582 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

fuel pipes corroded

n/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 17 May 2014 94,319 miles

o/s front selt belt fraid o/s handbrake cable corroded amd worn

Fail 15 May 2014 94,319 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s front selt belt fraid o/s handbrake cable corroded amd worn

Pass 18 May 2013 86,618 miles

o/s front seat belt slight damage

Fail 17 May 2013 86,618 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s front seat belt slight damage

Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,928 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 78,927 miles

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,960 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 70,959 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 63,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 63,792 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,778 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 23,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,266 miles

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

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 OSY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DE53 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

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

Is DE53 OSY safe to buy?

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