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OW52 HNX

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,564 mi
Last recorded124,564 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 HNX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 124,564 miles

advice offside front side marker light inopperative

Pass 11 Feb 2013 107,727 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 97,340 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 97,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,121 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,297 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 65,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 53,982 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 44,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 44,903 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,612 miles

nearside rear lower tie-rod bush starting to split

oil leak from engine area

Fail 27 Feb 2006 30,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear lower tie-rod bush starting to split

oil leak from engine area

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 HNX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HNX, 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 HNX registered?

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

Is OW52 HNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW52 HNX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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