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OW52 GZT

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

35,447 mi
Last recorded35,447 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 GZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 35,447 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 23,079 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 23,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 23,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 22,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 22,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 22,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 21,988 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust condition

general corrosion

Pass 14 May 2019 20,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 20,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 19,254 miles

exhaust condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 17,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2016 16,329 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 May 2016 16,329 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2015 14,601 miles

Sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 27 Apr 2015 14,601 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 19 May 2014 12,971 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 May 2014 12,971 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 10 May 2013 11,213 miles

Both front tyres cuts in tread - not down to cords

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre below 3mm

Pass 10 May 2013 11,213 miles

Both front tyres cuts in tread - not down to cords

nearside front tyre below 3mm

Pass 12 Apr 2012 9,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,000 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 30 Mar 2010 7,077 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 6,070 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 5,037 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007
Pass 12 Apr 2006 3,271 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 GZT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GZT, 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 GZT registered?

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

Is OW52 GZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW52 GZT shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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