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OE03 UWP

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,008 mi
Last recorded107,008 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 UWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 107,008 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 106,574 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 105,196 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 103,502 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 103,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi inwards (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 103,376 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking edge of tread

Pass 6 Aug 2021 101,530 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 99,996 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 97,463 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 95,071 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 92,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,888 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 86,512 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 82,820 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,490 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,358 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,515 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,830 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,247 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 40,855 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,761 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,300 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 UWP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UWP, 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

How do I check the history of OE03 UWP?

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What year was OE03 UWP registered?

OE03 UWP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is OE03 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE03 UWP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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