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OU53 VXY

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,480 mi
Last recorded123,480 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VXY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 123,480 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 123,477 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 107,955 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 107,906 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 105,805 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 105,805 miles

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

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

all side marker lights incorrect color

Pass 26 Jul 2016 103,216 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,457 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 95,895 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,072 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 90,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,548 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,714 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 76,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,780 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 70,778 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 65,119 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,735 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 58,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,118 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,885 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 VXY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OU53 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

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

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