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OE03 HGA

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,895 mi
Last recorded122,895 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 HGA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 122,895 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust front heat shield loose

offside front brake pads worn lower than nearside front pads

offside front part of floor corroded

outline marker lamps bulbs fayed

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 10 Jul 2019 109,012 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

all outline marker lamp bulbs fayed

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,704 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front part exhaust in poor condition

treads wearing low nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2018 99,655 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears bulbs gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front part exhaust in poor condition

treads wearing low nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2017 95,303 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,840 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

chassis & sills corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,443 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 89,443 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,760 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 84,896 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 83,336 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 83,336 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,320 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,802 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,891 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,092 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,364 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,357 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 HGA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HGA, 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 HGA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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