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WG52 UOE

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,770 mi
Last recorded168,770 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 UOE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 168,770 miles

carried out mot test in wet

front and rear brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Feb 2010 157,940 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2009 148,411 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 130,044 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 109,890 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 89,960 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 89,960 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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WG52 UOE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WG52 UOE, 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 WG52 UOE registered?

WG52 UOE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for WG52 UOE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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