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OE03 VJK

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,363 mi
Last recorded112,363 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 VJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 112,363 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 112,363 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 107,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 107,835 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil level

Pass 23 Mar 2018 101,240 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 101,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 95,633 miles

brake covers corroded . offside & nearside rear

engine oil level below min

offside front tyre scrubbing off inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2017 95,631 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake covers corroded . offside & nearside rear

engine oil level below min

offside front tyre scrubbing off inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,503 miles

both o/s-/n/s/r position amber lamps n/w

Fail 6 Apr 2016 90,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both o/s-/n/s/r position amber lamps n/w

Pass 10 Mar 2015 83,330 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 83,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,568 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 75,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 69,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 69,121 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 60,511 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level low

front and rear number plates water marked

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2012 60,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level low

front and rear number plates water marked

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre has cuts but not yet showing chords

Pass 20 Mar 2010 45,806 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 45,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 45,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,715 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 39,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2006 21,136 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 VJK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VJK, 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 VJK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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