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OU53 BFY

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,950 mi
Last recorded122,950 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 BFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 122,950 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 115,162 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 115,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 109,027 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 100,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,922 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

plastic covers on sills

srvice lamp on

Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,556 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,675 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,605 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,895 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,561 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,737 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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OU53 BFY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OU53 BFY, 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 OU53 BFY registered?

OU53 BFY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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