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OW53 HXL

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,652 mi
Last recorded166,652 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 HXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 166,652 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 166,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 152,404 miles

both rear airbag covers loose bags not deployed

Fail 16 Feb 2012 152,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear airbag covers loose bags not deployed

Pass 17 Feb 2011 145,106 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 136,931 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 136,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 129,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 122,784 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low and wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre tread on legal limit

Pass 19 Feb 2007 115,865 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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OW53 HXL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HXL, 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 HXL registered?

OW53 HXL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is OW53 HXL safe to buy?

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