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OE03 HFD

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

85,660 mi
Last recorded85,660 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 HFD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 85,660 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 85,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,566 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 82,566 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,997 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 79,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2016 77,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 69,739 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 69,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 668,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 668,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,200 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,549 miles

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 61,549 miles

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

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 58,771 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 58,771 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 52,530 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 52,505 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 42,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 34,786 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 34,785 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,131 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 HFD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OE03 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

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

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