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OE53 WTY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,160 mi
Last recorded109,160 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 109,160 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 109,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 100,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 100,650 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 89,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 89,589 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 86,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear brake hose joint areas, advise renewal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear struts/shockers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded at centre and rear silencer joint flanges

Fail 14 Feb 2019 82,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear brake hose joint areas, advise renewal (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear struts/shockers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heavily corroded at centre and rear silencer joint flanges

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of main front to offside rear main brake pipe corroded at offside fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion starting on both main front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape, advise renewal

Fail 14 Feb 2018 77,402 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake excessively fluctuating front brake discs warped (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of main front to offside rear main brake pipe corroded at offside fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion starting on both main front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape, advise renewal

slight tightness/bind starting in offside front brake

Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,087 miles

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,812 miles

both front discs inner faces slight corrosion

slight bind on offside front wheel

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 17 Feb 2015 61,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front discs inner faces slight corrosion

slight bind on offside front wheel

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,326 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,272 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,551 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,055 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,429 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,272 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 14,924 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 WTY 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 70.8%.

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

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