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OE53 HKH

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,435 mi
Last recorded98,435 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 HKH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 98,435 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler pipe clip missing (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 94,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust flexi is corroded

fuel filter is corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 94,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust flexi is corroded

fuel filter is corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,493 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,486 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 71,386 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 Feb 2012 71,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 25 Feb 2011 62,699 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,982 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,155 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,708 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 33,708 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 23,633 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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OE53 HKH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE53 HKH, 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 OE53 HKH registered?

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

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