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OY03 JWA

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,409 mi
Last recorded81,409 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 81,409 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,975 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 80,271 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 78,351 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,524 miles

Nearside Front washer jet requires adjustment

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,219 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 70,055 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,845 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 66,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 63,058 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 63,057 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 59,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust joint corroding

remains of power steering fluid were component changed

rust on brake flex ferrules

Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,233 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 54,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 49,135 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside and offside rear small tie bar outer bushes starting to split

Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,135 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear small tie bar outer bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,318 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,770 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,697 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 JWA 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 81%.

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 OY03 JWA, 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 OY03 JWA registered?

OY03 JWA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is OY03 JWA safe to buy?

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