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OV03 DXK

2003 Volvo S40

Green Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,769 mi
Last recorded151,769 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 DXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 151,769 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

engine management light on

front windscreen cracked at lower edge but not affecting drivers view

Pass 30 Apr 2012 127,264 miles

engine management light on

front windscreen cracked on lower edge not affecting drivers view

Pass 5 May 2011 106,354 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 May 2011 106,354 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 86,910 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 May 2010 86,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 8 May 2009 64,939 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 64,939 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2008 40,156 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 40,156 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 34,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2006 27,543 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 DXK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DXK, 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 OV03 DXK registered?

OV03 DXK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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