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OW03 OOU

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,945 mi
Last recorded82,945 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 OOU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 82,945 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,370 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 72,059 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 72,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 70,610 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 67,622 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 67,622 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 64,523 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 61,659 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,337 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,943 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,524 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight rust o/s/r disc

Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,387 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,469 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 39,429 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 32,562 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,562 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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OW03 OOU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OW03 OOU, 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 OW03 OOU registered?

OW03 OOU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is OW03 OOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 OOU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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