MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,773 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system deteriorating
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust system deteriorating
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system deteriorating
Central exhaust section deteriorating
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)
Central exhaust section deteriorating
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer both sides - perrished (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front running light inoperative - exhaust system corroded & deteriorating
wear to front brake discs - lipped
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all - split (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer both sides - perrished (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front running light inoperative - exhaust system corroded & deteriorating
wear to front brake discs - lipped
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust corrosion
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc/s uneven wear
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc/s uneven wear
front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Front 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)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
front number plate cracked
near side rear tyre wearing bald on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV03 DXP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 DXP, 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 DXP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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