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OW52 HLR

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,939 mi
Last recorded116,939 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 HLR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 116,939 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish on side walls

Pass 18 May 2018 112,663 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 109,152 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 109,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side marker lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2016 102,747 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 102,728 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 96,552 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,812 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 90,812 miles

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 85,906 miles

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

Rear tie rod bushes slightly debonded ( upper and lower)

engine oil leak

nsf tyre side wall worn

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2013 85,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Rear indicators and side repeters dis coloured

Rear tie rod bushes slightly debonded ( upper and lower)

engine oil leak

nsf tyre side wall worn

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,936 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 79,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 74,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fr & rr brake pads 5k miles wear

osf lower wishbone balljoint boot split

Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,087 miles

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

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

fr & rr brake pads 5k miles wear

osf lower wishbone balljoint boot split

Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,869 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Mar 2010 65,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf lower ball joint boot split

Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,009 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Feb 2008 47,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,765 miles

NSF lower ball joint boot split

Pass 13 Feb 2006 24,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 HLR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HLR, 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 HLR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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