MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (3.5.1g)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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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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