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OW52 HLY

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,571 mi
Last recorded142,571 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 HLY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 142,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

29% front brake imbalance

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

all ball joint dust covers poor condition

all rear chassis corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

outer sills covered in trims

Pass 16 Jun 2017 136,291 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened DRIVERS (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 136,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened DRIVERS (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 119,072 miles

Body has slight corrosion WHOLE UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF (2.4.G.2)

Front OIL LEAK

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X4 ALL (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Jun 2015 103,611 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear underside and components rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2015 103,564 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear underside and components rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2014 94,220 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 May 2013 86,945 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2012 78,128 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 66,483 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 54,610 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 47,617 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 38,995 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,422 miles

nearside front tyre tread at 1.7mm,(195/60/15v).

nearside rear outer tail light inoperative.

offside front tyre tread at 2mm.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,978 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 HLY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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