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OV53 OJB

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,160 mi
Last recorded66,160 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,160 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,742 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 53,742 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,991 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,976 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,992 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,685 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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OV53 OJB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OV53 OJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV53 OJB registered?

OV53 OJB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is OV53 OJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 OJB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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