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FE53 OMO

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,627 mi
Last recorded71,627 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,627 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,387 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 64,039 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 64,039 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 60,177 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 60,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,761 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 56,693 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,046 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 47,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,959 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,139 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,169 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,453 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,742 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,074 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 24,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FE53 OMO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE53 OMO, 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 FE53 OMO registered?

FE53 OMO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 OMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 OMO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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