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OE53 WPN

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,898 mi
Last recorded72,898 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 WPN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 72,898 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 72,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,197 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,343 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 64,343 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,138 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,793 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,400 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 38,400 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,853 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 23,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,369 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 WPN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc 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 WPN, 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 WPN registered?

OE53 WPN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is OE53 WPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE53 WPN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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