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OW03 OPX

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,986 mi
Last recorded164,986 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 OPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 164,986 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 164,986 miles

Brake performance not tested brake performance not checked due to condition of front brake hoses (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose split, advise not to drive, (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) pipe split (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 157,293 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 156,845 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 149,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 149,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 144,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Oct 2013 140,294 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 140,157 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 135,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 135,287 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 125,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system starting to corrode

rear brake pads wearing

slight chips to windscreen

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2011 125,556 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system starting to corrode

rear brake pads wearing

slight chips to windscreen

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2010 108,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

exhaust starting to corrode

slight damage o/s/r light lens

small stone chips to screen

Pass 2 Jul 2010 108,679 miles

Oil leak

exhaust starting to corrode

slight damage o/s/r light lens

small stone chips to screen

Pass 8 Jun 2009 93,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 72,751 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 51,256 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 45,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,943 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 OPX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OW03 OPX, 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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OW03 OPX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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