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OE53 HLZ

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,150 mi
Last recorded153,150 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 HLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 153,150 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 141,574 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 141,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 135,205 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 135,205 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 120,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from rear of engine at the top

Pass 30 Sep 2010 113,861 miles

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

Offside front anti roll bar drop link arm top mount dust cover insecure.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Screw in tread of offside rear tyre.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 113,861 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside front anti roll bar drop link arm top mount dust cover insecure.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Screw in tread of offside rear tyre.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 95,403 miles

o/s/f side marker bulb not working

Fail 2 Apr 2009 95,403 miles

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

o/s/f side marker bulb not working

Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,251 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 75,251 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 59,607 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 HLZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

OE53 HLZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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