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OW52 GUO

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,821 mi
Last recorded92,821 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 GUO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 92,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 92,792 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 80,509 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 80,509 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,977 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 68,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,359 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 48,497 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,920 miles

both front tyres are worn very close to legal limit

Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,964 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,994 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,150 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 15,794 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 GUO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GUO, 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 GUO registered?

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

Is OW52 GUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW52 GUO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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