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OW52 HMA

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,017 mi
Last recorded116,017 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 HMA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 116,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 115,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 113,777 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 111,878 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 111,656 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 106,827 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 106,827 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 99,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 99,719 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,263 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 94,262 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 92,611 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 92,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,333 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,613 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 63,882 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,050 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 56,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,319 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,329 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 HMA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HMA, 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 HMA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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