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OE53 HKK

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,626 mi
Last recorded107,626 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 107,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 100,221 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 93,552 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 93,552 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,071 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 88,067 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 82,527 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,760 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 75,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,425 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 66,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,015 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 56,015 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 10 Jun 2016 56,012 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,901 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 39,877 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,877 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,715 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,891 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 18,490 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 18,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,127 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 18,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 15,376 miles

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

offside front tyre outer tread wear and cut on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2007 12,405 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 12,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 9,951 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 HKK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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