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OV03 AOM

2003 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,424 mi
Last recorded138,424 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 AOM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2016 138,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Child seat fitted

Rear exhaust silencer hangers perished

Fail 19 Feb 2016 138,396 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring worn noisy on lock to lock (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside more than slight (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 133,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on.

N/S/R tyre wall deteriorated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 126,447 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mounts worn

Pass 28 Feb 2013 115,033 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

ns wiper deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2013 115,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

ns wiper deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2012 103,071 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 94,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 94,999 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 93,413 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 90,567 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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OV03 AOM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OV03 AOM, 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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OV03 AOM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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