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OU53 WCF

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,029 mi
Last recorded132,029 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 132,029 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 126,496 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 126,496 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 115,220 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 115,220 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 108,541 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,828 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,980 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,911 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 77,410 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,062 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,737 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,300 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 50,503 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,477 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 40,973 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,973 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,858 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 37,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

cut in nearside front outer tyrewall

Fail 13 Sep 2011 34,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,651 miles

nearside rear tyrewall perrished

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,205 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 28,189 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,059 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,083 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,617 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 18,617 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 WCF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU53 WCF registered?

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

Is OU53 WCF safe to buy?

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