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OW03 OPY

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

96,026 mi
Last recorded96,026 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 OPY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2020 96,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Upper mount seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One of two lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 85,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 78,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tre boot has a small split.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wheel rubbing body

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filter insecure

Fail 19 Jun 2018 78,863 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tre boot has a small split.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wheel rubbing body

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filter insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2017 69,145 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Fail 19 Jun 2017 69,145 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,408 miles

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

Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 59,404 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes not tested

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

Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,744 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 47,688 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pipes starting to rust

front pads low

Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,085 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 42,085 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear & o/s/f tyrea split

Fail 3 Jun 2013 37,553 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear & o/s/f tyrea split

Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

o/s/r door

Fail 7 Jun 2012 33,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

o/s/r door

Fail 8 Jun 2011 28,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,333 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,507 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,765 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 19,765 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Jul 2008 14,850 miles

offside rear track conrol arm bush deteriorating, no excessive movement

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Jul 2007 11,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,459 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 8,671 miles

advise body damage too offside rear quarter.

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 OPY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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