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OW52 HNE

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,348 mi
Last recorded122,348 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 122,348 miles

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

Oil leak

Under body has general surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2017 112,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 106,684 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 106,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 99,989 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,033 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 88,903 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 82,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear side lamp & rear reg:plate lamps do not work with ignition off

Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,624 miles

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

nearside rear side lamp & rear reg:plate lamps do not work with ignition off

Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,934 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,295 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,912 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,144 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 44,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,934 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 HNE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HNE, 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

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What year was OW52 HNE registered?

OW52 HNE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is OW52 HNE safe to buy?

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