MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre has abnormal wear
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre has abnormal wear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear indicators (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear light lense repaired with tape
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre wearing starting to wear on inner edge
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poss bulb (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense repaired with tape and gone clear (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear indicators (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre wearing starting to wear on inner edge
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not able to fully check seat belt
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust corroded
Rear tyres wearing out of shape
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust corroded
Rear tyres wearing out of shape
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OW52 GWE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 OW52 GWE, 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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OW52 GWE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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