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OE03 CEU

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

191,928 mi
Last recorded191,928 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 CEU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 191,928 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 186,379 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 186,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 182,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 182,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 177,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 171,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 161,205 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 151,197 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 140,591 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 131,899 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 131,899 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 121,490 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 121,490 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 111,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Screenwash bottle leaking.

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 101,301 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 92,091 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 79,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 68,216 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 56,001 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 56,001 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 43,844 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 31,728 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 CEU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OE03 CEU, 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 OE03 CEU registered?

OE03 CEU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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