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OW52 EEA

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,354 mi
Last recorded138,354 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 EEA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 138,354 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 138,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 124,044 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 108,902 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,838 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,920 miles

MIL lamp on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,450 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jan 2010 28,173 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,454 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 25,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 21,681 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,664 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 11,818 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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OW52 EEA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OW52 EEA, 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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What year was OW52 EEA registered?

OW52 EEA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is OW52 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW52 EEA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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