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OV53 VOO

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,168 mi
Last recorded82,168 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VOO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 82,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 82,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,165 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroding on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 71,294 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,796 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 68,796 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing low on tread

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 1 Feb 2012 63,643 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

os running light bulbs losing colour

Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,643 miles

os running light bulbs losing colour

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,655 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 57,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,438 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 54,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,189 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,708 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,806 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 VOO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VOO, 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 VOO registered?

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

Is OV53 VOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 VOO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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