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OW03 TPV

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

48,609 mi
Last recorded48,609 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 TPV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 48,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 3 May 2025 44,484 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both side suspension covered with under seal

Pass 25 Jul 2024 43,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 41,088 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 40,510 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 39,560 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,035 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 39,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,000 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,392 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 35,392 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 35,143 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 35,142 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,700 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread

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

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2015 34,069 miles

near side front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,764 miles

both headlamp wipers torn

Fail 18 Jul 2014 33,763 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp wipers torn

Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,440 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 33,122 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wiper split

Pass 28 Jul 2011 32,596 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,987 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 30,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,856 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,769 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 29,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 26,747 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,747 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 22,444 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 22,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 TPV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

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

Is OW03 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 TPV shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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