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OV03 DZX

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,044 mi
Last recorded128,044 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 DZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 128,044 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 128,044 miles

All direction indicators not working tell tale inop too ( but hazards ok) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 126,779 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

slight wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight wear to n/s/r anti roll bar link

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2024 125,348 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 123,739 miles

n/s/f tyre's edges perishing/ cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2022 122,204 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 119,615 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding. covered in grease

various oil leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2020 118,205 miles

both rear upper suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2019 116,187 miles

rear inner suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Apr 2018 113,039 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 113,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced h7 bulb (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 110,550 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,584 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 102,716 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 98,628 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,027 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,836 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2011 72,972 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

hand brake quite high, may need adjustment

Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,928 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,452 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 46,228 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,440 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,532 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 DZX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OV03 DZX, 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 DZX registered?

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

Is OV03 DZX safe to buy?

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