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OW52 HNY

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,283 mi
Last recorded130,283 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 HNY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 130,283 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 109,119 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 109,119 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,551 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 49,902 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,902 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 37,719 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 31,180 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 23,933 miles

left and right rear suspension lower link bushes starting to split and separate.

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 HNY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HNY, 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

How do I check the history of OW52 HNY?

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What year was OW52 HNY registered?

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

Is OW52 HNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW52 HNY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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