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OE53 WTP

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,026 mi
Last recorded144,026 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 144,026 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 144,070 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected in drivers foot well (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 124,176 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 124,176 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 113,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 105,490 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both rear brake calliper back plates rusted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 105,327 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both rear brake calliper back plates rusted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 100,749 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 93,278 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 93,276 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 127,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,857 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,839 miles

advise all rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,888 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 74,927 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,417 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres crackes

offside rear wing lamp not working

Fail 4 Jul 2011 71,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres crackes

offside rear wing lamp not working

Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,255 miles

near side wiper blade split not excessive

Fail 28 Jun 2010 67,255 miles

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

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

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

near side wiper blade split not excessive

Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,283 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,548 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 49,548 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,515 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,816 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 WTP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTP, 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 WTP registered?

OE53 WTP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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