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OE03 BWY

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,142 mi
Last recorded81,142 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 BWY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 81,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 81,142 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 79,724 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 78,201 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 78,201 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front to rear corroded and leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2016 73,621 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 68,398 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 62,566 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 57,566 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 57,566 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 53,137 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 48,070 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,975 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 38,141 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 37,816 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

headlamp wipers torn

Pass 16 May 2008 33,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,093 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,697 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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OE03 BWY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OE03 BWY, 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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OE03 BWY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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