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J35 OEY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,365 mi
Last recorded46,365 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ35 OEY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 46,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 46,365 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 38,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 38,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 28,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 23,495 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 23,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 23,488 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 23,468 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 23,193 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 22,860 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,421 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 22,115 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,625 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,946 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,232 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 20,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,393 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,066 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 15,407 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 15,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,044 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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J35 OEY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J35 OEY, 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 J35 OEY registered?

J35 OEY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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