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OY53 HMK

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,670 mi
Last recorded130,670 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 HMK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 130,670 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 130,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 114,810 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 114,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,639 miles

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Pass 23 Oct 2014 97,840 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 90,340 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 83,443 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,986 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,450 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,214 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,812 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,986 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,517 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 HMK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HMK, 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 HMK registered?

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

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