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OY03 WAA

2003 Volvo S40

Green Lpg 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,551 mi
Last recorded57,551 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 WAA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,551 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 57,551 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,593 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 56,593 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,751 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 54,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 52,385 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,385 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,832 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 49,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,879 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 43,628 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Apr 2011 43,628 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 Apr 2010 39,384 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,961 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,288 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,364 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,094 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 WAA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WAA, 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 WAA registered?

OY03 WAA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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