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OW53 BLJ

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,233 mi
Last recorded88,233 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 BLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,280 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 79,926 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,576 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,088 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,045 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 69,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 63,019 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)

top up brake fluid

Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,929 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 46,929 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 33,848 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,940 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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OW53 BLJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OW53 BLJ, 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 OW53 BLJ registered?

OW53 BLJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is OW53 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 BLJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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