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OY53 DOA

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,725 mi
Last recorded93,725 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 DOA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 93,725 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2011 93,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2010 87,413 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 87,413 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,342 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 5 Oct 2009 80,342 miles

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

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 19 Sep 2008 66,403 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 53,759 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,759 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 40,289 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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OY53 DOA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OY53 DOA, 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 OY53 DOA registered?

OY53 DOA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is OY53 DOA safe to buy?

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