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OW52 HDA

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,064 mi
Last recorded73,064 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,064 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking and perishing.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,038 miles

cill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 65,884 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

cill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Plastic oversills fitted obscuring sills

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,444 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,344 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,672 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 38,045 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,115 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,664 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,973 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 13,122 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 10,289 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 HDA 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 HDA, 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 HDA registered?

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

Is OW52 HDA safe to buy?

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