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OY03 EZP

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,936 mi
Last recorded125,936 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 EZP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2018 125,936 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,809 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 123,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed below 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed below1.6mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2016 120,164 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 120,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 117,358 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 117,354 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 109,309 miles

Advise uneven wear ns & osr tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 109,309 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Advise uneven wear ns & osr tyres

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 93,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 93,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,432 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 63,015 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,600 miles

Rear sidelights.

Request that customer present the vehicle in a more sanitary condition next visit.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 51,600 miles

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

Rear sidelights.

Request that customer present the vehicle in a more sanitary condition next visit.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,963 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,358 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,047 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 29,042 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,567 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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OY03 EZP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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