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OW52 GYJ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,337 mi
Last recorded121,337 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 121,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 120,902 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjuster on max position (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 106,084 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 105,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 92,475 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 92,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 81,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 81,401 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,611 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 61,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 53,710 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly out shape

Pass 31 May 2013 44,799 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 44,798 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,194 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 36,194 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,687 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 25,896 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,214 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 22,388 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 20,464 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 18,916 miles

offside rear tyre punctured.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 16,581 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 GYJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GYJ, 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 GYJ registered?

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

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