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OU53 BEO

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,912 mi
Last recorded146,912 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 BEO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 146,912 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 146,912 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 141,350 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 133,588 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 133,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 119,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 119,409 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 98,916 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,377 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 85,087 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 85,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 75,030 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,680 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 55,174 miles

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

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

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

front number plate de-laminating

nearside front alloy wheel rim damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,174 miles

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

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

front number plate de-laminating

nearside front alloy wheel rim damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,302 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 43,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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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OU53 BEO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OU53 BEO, 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 OU53 BEO registered?

OU53 BEO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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