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OE53 HKB

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,491 mi
Last recorded145,491 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 HKB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 145,491 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Center parts of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front side marker light in-op

Nearside headlamp wiper in-op

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside tyre valves perishing

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 7 Dec 2015 145,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Center parts of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front side marker light in-op

Nearside headlamp wiper in-op

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside tyre valves perishing

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 27 Nov 2014 137,868 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 124,390 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 124,390 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 111,265 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 111,265 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 101,947 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 101,947 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 92,183 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 78,847 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 66,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 66,662 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 53,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 53,256 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres starting to feather on both outside edges

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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OE53 HKB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OE53 HKB, 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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OE53 HKB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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