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OE03 HFJ

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,765 mi
Last recorded60,765 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 HFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 60,765 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

centre to rear exhaust corroded on joint

o/s handbrake slightly slower in application

Fail 3 Dec 2019 60,761 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

centre to rear exhaust corroded on joint

o/s handbrake slightly slower in application

Pass 16 Nov 2018 53,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak, gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system, slight deterioration

Fail 9 Nov 2018 53,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished, cracking and tread out of shape..205/50/zr/16 w pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking, tyre 9 years old,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leak, gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advance handbrake lever travel

exhaust system, slight deterioration

Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,897 miles

exhaust system , slight deterioration

n/s/r tyre, tread worn uneven, slightly perished

o/s/r tyre, slightly perished

Fail 13 Nov 2017 52,897 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front under tray insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s front (8.2.3)

exhaust system , slight deterioration

n/s/r tyre, tread worn uneven, slightly perished

o/s/r tyre, slightly perished

Pass 1 Dec 2016 51,155 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,498 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 49,498 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 47,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,949 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 43,537 miles

exhaust center pipe and box and tailpipe and box corroding,recommend renewal.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 42,719 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 42,714 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,267 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 41,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,527 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,165 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 27,901 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,977 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 HFJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

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

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