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OY03 SFK

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,200 mi
Last recorded110,200 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 SFK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 110,200 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 100,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

all 4 tyres worn to legal limit, advise replacement ASAP

Pass 6 Aug 2008 86,457 miles

Nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge and 2mm tread.

Offside and nearside trailing arm to chassis link bushes seperating.

Offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge and 3mm tread.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 86,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge and 2mm tread.

Offside and nearside trailing arm to chassis link bushes seperating.

Offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge and 3mm tread.

Pass 4 Aug 2007 66,786 miles

Nearside headlamp wiper broken.

Fail 4 Aug 2007 66,786 miles

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

Nearside headlamp wiper broken.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 43,206 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deformed on inner edges.

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

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 SFK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SFK, 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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What year was OY03 SFK registered?

OY03 SFK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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