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OW03 TKF

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

178,956 mi
Last recorded178,956 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 TKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 178,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 178,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 170,099 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle has corrosion to the underside

Pass 2 Mar 2020 167,915 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 167,003 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 164,834 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both side (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Slight Oil leak under engine

under cover fitted some test items not visible

Fail 26 Feb 2018 164,834 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both side (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Slight Oil leak under engine

under cover fitted some test items not visible

Pass 14 Mar 2017 160,788 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 160,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 18 Mar 2016 155,760 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 155,744 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb flickering (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 146,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank mounting straps corroded, not split.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

surface corrosion on metal fuel pipes at rear, not leaking.

surface corrosion on nearside front to rear brake pipe.

tread worn slightly lumpy on inner edge of both front tyres.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 146,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank mounting straps corroded, not split.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

surface corrosion on metal fuel pipes at rear, not leaking.

surface corrosion on nearside front to rear brake pipe.

tread worn slightly lumpy on inner edge of both front tyres.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 126,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded at joint of centre section and rear silencer, not holed.

fuel tank mounting straps corroded, not split.

slight play in offside steering rack inner track rod end.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

tread worn slightly lumpy on inner edge of nearside rear tyre.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 126,140 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded at joint of centre section and rear silencer, not holed.

fuel tank mounting straps corroded, not split.

slight play in offside steering rack inner track rod end.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

tread worn slightly lumpy on inner edge of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 113,408 miles

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint.

slight play in steering rack inner track rod ends.

surface corrosion on nearside front to rear brake pipe and both brake pipes to front flexible brake hoses.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 113,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn very close to legal limit.

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint.

slight play in steering rack inner track rod ends.

surface corrosion on nearside front to rear brake pipe and both brake pipes to front flexible brake hoses.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 94,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre damaged on inside edge but not dangerous

offside wiper blade splitting but still clears screen

slight play in steering rack ends at both sides

Fail 10 Mar 2011 72,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded at joint of centre section and rear silencer.

return spring missing on nearside rear brake caliper.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis various places at rear.

surface corrosion on nearside front to rear brake pipe and both brake pipes to front flexible brake hoses.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,928 miles

exhaust corroded at joint of centre section and rear silencer.

return spring missing on nearside rear brake caliper.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis various places at rear.

surface corrosion on nearside front to rear brake pipe and both brake pipes to front flexible brake hoses.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 52,159 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 46,641 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,641 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,840 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,386 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,208 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 24,208 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 TKF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 TKF, 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 TKF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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