CarVerify

Free Car Check

OW52 HBH

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,703 mi
Last recorded37,703 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 HBH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 37,703 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,340 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,535 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 31,191 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,811 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 28,799 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 25,286 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 22,915 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,184 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,866 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 15,418 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 11,659 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OW52 HBH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HBH, 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

How do I check the history of OW52 HBH?

You can check the full history of OW52 HBH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OW52 HBH registered?

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

Is OW52 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW52 HBH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OW52 HBH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OW52 HBH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.