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OY03 EYK

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,716 mi
Last recorded165,716 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 EYK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2016 165,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

anti roll bar close to touching the chassis

o/s marker light bumper and wing damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2015 148,221 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 148,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 133,677 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 133,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 118,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 118,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 115,828 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 108,095 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 99,451 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 99,451 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 98,012 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 90,644 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 81,270 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,857 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,603 miles

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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OY03 EYK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY03 EYK, 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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OY03 EYK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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