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OU53 OKG

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,681 mi
Last recorded98,681 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 OKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 98,681 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 98,681 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 95,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 90,374 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 86,047 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 86,047 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,151 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S pipes corroded ,heavily in places . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 79,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 75,049 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar corroded not holed

Pass 23 Aug 2017 68,689 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,703 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 58,935 miles

Coolant leak

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 58,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,137 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 56,137 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,900 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 52,702 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake binding almost to excess, may need adjustment or repair?

Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,305 miles

airbag light on dash?

Pass 27 Aug 2011 48,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

all alloys wheels marked

both front tyres worn on edges (outer).

rear bumper scuffed

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,926 miles

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

both rear brake calipers hand brake levers not returning to stops ?

Fail 26 Aug 2010 45,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear brake calipers hand brake levers not returning to stops ?

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,806 miles

stone chips in windscreen.not in drivers view.

Pass 16 Aug 2008 37,731 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 37,731 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 33,358 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 31,372 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 OKG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OKG, 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 OKG registered?

OU53 OKG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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