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OY53 HLF

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,804 mi
Last recorded104,804 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 HLF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 104,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 104,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced trailing arm mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 104,790 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 99,919 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 99,919 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 94,642 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,396 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 82,670 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 74,784 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 74,784 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 67,937 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 67,937 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubber on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,718 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,657 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,447 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,477 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 56,526 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,247 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 49,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,285 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,395 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 HLF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OY53 HLF, 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 HLF registered?

OY53 HLF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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