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OW52 GVY

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,325 mi
Last recorded80,325 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 GVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2015 80,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 80,325 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,217 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,484 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,055 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 40,612 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 23 Apr 2010 40,612 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,721 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,432 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 17,487 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 16,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 16,261 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 11,257 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 11,257 miles

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

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 GVY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GVY, 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 OW52 GVY registered?

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

Is OW52 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW52 GVY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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