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OW52 HPL

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,988 mi
Last recorded181,988 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 181,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 181,988 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 176,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 165,069 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 154,447 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 143,992 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 143,988 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 128,194 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 128,190 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 118,553 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 110,238 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 100,059 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 83,587 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,587 miles

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

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,260 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 70,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,215 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,253 miles

N/S/R TYRE 2mm TREAD

O/S/R TYRE 1.6mm TREAD

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,651 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 53,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,533 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 48,533 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,294 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)

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 HPL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HPL, 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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What year was OW52 HPL registered?

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

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