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OU53 WEH

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,336 mi
Last recorded116,336 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 WEH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 116,336 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 111,072 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,626 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r (3.5.1g)

top bearings/mountings noisy on both front shock absorbers

Pass 23 Aug 2014 101,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,624 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 92,299 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 85,965 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 85,913 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 17 Aug 2010 82,119 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,198 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,978 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,485 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 WEH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc 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 WEH, 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 WEH registered?

OU53 WEH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is OU53 WEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 WEH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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