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GJ03 OEZ

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,674 mi
Last recorded110,674 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 OEZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 110,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 110,631 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 105,707 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only 50%working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 105,696 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction bad cracking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture inadequately repaired (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only 50%working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 100,691 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 100,691 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 95,952 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 90,675 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 85,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both the front brake disk inner surfaces are pitted

center to rear flange joint on the exhaust is badly corroded

the fuel filter is corroded

the nsf fog lamp unit glass is cracked

the nsr brake disk outer surface is slightly pitted

the osf fog lamp unit glass is damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2014 85,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both the front brake disk inner surfaces are pitted

center to rear flange joint on the exhaust is badly corroded

the fuel filter is corroded

the nsf fog lamp unit glass is cracked

the nsr brake disk outer surface is slightly pitted

the osf fog lamp unit glass is damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,524 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 78,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 72,865 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 68,167 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 65,311 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,386 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,892 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,862 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 37,768 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,476 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 OEZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GJ03 OEZ, 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 OEZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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