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OE03 TKV

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,597 mi
Last recorded186,597 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 TKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2017 186,597 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 176,986 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 166,254 miles

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

offside rear brake caliper possible fluid leak not leaking at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2014 155,259 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre.

nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 142,656 miles

both rear brake discs getting rusty.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 129,182 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 114,757 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inside edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 101,107 miles

slight run-out on front discs.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 93,448 miles

n/s/f fog light glass broken

Pass 20 Mar 2008 86,694 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 86,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,318 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)

near side front fog light broken.

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 TKV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE03 TKV registered?

OE03 TKV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is OE03 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE03 TKV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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