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SP53 OMJ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,783 mi
Last recorded92,783 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 OMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2015 92,783 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filter housing corrioded

osf bumpstop

osf tyre heavily cracking

requires oil topup

x2 top mounts rough

Pass 23 Apr 2014 86,234 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 86,177 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 83,803 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2012 75,635 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 67,649 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 59,082 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 51,109 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,361 miles

off side rear tyre slightly perished and cracked.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 34,622 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,212 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 OMJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OMJ, 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

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What year was SP53 OMJ registered?

SP53 OMJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is SP53 OMJ safe to buy?

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