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SP53 OMG

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

77,280 mi
Last recorded77,280 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 OMG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 77,280 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 76,346 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 75,437 miles

general surface corrosion underneath of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2022 74,682 miles

underneath of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,293 miles

Underneath of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,465 miles

general surface corrosion underneath of vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,495 miles

Front & Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,887 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perrished on outer wall

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 70,136 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,703 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,769 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,808 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 66,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,448 miles

Drivers seatbelt frayed on edges

Front and rear discs slightly pitted on edges

Nearside front brake hose heavily perished

Fail 9 Sep 2011 65,448 miles

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

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

Drivers seatbelt frayed on edges

Front and rear discs slightly pitted on edges

Nearside front brake hose heavily perished

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,295 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,164 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,696 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,052 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,660 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,109 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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SP53 OMG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SP53 OMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP53 OMG?

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What year was SP53 OMG registered?

SP53 OMG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is SP53 OMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 OMG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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