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OE03 HJN

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,330 mi
Last recorded131,330 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 131,330 miles

ENGINE LIGHT

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 131,328 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

ENGINE LIGHT

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 123,605 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 123,600 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 115,906 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 115,906 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine light shows a fault

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 107,213 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 107,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 8 Jul 2013 100,086 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 80,383 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,549 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 67,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,343 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,600 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 41,347 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,347 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 31,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,685 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

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 HJN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HJN, 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 HJN registered?

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

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