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OV53 UUM

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,488 mi
Last recorded172,488 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 UUM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 172,488 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 172,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 147,309 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 112,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 112,851 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 83,343 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 83,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 60,847 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

alloy wheels scuffed

Fail 19 Oct 2006 60,847 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

alloy wheels scuffed

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 UUM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OV53 UUM, 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 OV53 UUM registered?

OV53 UUM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is OV53 UUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 UUM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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