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WF03 OHU

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,855 mi
Last recorded66,855 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 OHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 66,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 53,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.5mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.5mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 53,545 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating Excessive travel at pedal (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn Tread depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn tread depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 53,539 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating Excessive brake pedal travel (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4,5mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner boot sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.5mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 50,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 50,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 44,949 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 44,944 miles

Brake hose porous both front (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 36,044 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 35,426 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 35,426 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2016 34,640 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,667 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 32,804 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 30,273 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 27,654 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 24,842 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 20,986 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,263 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 May 2008 16,063 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 12,643 miles

SURFACE CUT TO OUTER WALL OF O/S/F TYRE

Pass 18 May 2006 9,790 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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WF03 OHU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF03 OHU, 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 WF03 OHU registered?

WF03 OHU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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