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OU53 WDG

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,266 mi
Last recorded119,266 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 WDG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 119,266 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 118,386 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 118,386 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 117,585 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 116,337 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 116,336 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2015 112,773 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 112,773 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 106,911 miles

o/s front and rear side marker lights slightley discoloured

Pass 20 May 2013 101,645 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 101,595 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2012 96,120 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,745 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 77,030 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 57,941 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,466 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,211 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 32,197 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 9,343 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 WDG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WDG, 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 WDG registered?

OU53 WDG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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