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GJ03 OEG

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,698 mi
Last recorded101,698 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 OEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 101,698 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Slightly dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 98,427 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,025 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component os of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 95,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component os of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,069 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking, slight damage to outer side wall, worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 20 Mar 2018 91,096 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking, slight damage to outer side wall, worn inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2017 88,095 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 88,035 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( rear section ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ( rear section ) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,330 miles

child seat fitted at nsr not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 23 Mar 2015 80,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres worn low at edges.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 71,580 miles

OILY MESS AT REAR OF ENGINE,SOURCE UNKNOWN....

Fail 21 Mar 2013 71,580 miles

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

OILY MESS AT REAR OF ENGINE,SOURCE UNKNOWN....

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,210 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 67,209 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,566 miles

ADVISE N/S F TYRE 2mm TREAD DEPTH ON OUTER EDGES.....SCREW IN TREAD OF O/S REAR TYRE.....

Fail 28 Mar 2011 63,566 miles

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

ADVISE N/S F TYRE 2mm TREAD DEPTH ON OUTER EDGES.....SCREW IN TREAD OF O/S REAR TYRE.....

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,903 miles

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

Oil leak

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

under tray missing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,573 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 50,411 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,825 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 45,822 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,809 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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GJ03 OEG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ03 OEG, 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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GJ03 OEG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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