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AD03 KVY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,740 mi
Last recorded117,740 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 117,740 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 117,740 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2018 113,951 miles

small grease leak from outer cv boot clips

Pass 9 May 2017 109,770 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 109,739 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2016 140,775 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 140,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

water leaking from water pump

Pass 20 May 2015 98,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 92,098 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 84,658 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 78,120 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

has a cut on sidewall o/s/f

Pass 12 May 2011 70,964 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 63,344 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2009 120,524 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 48,625 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 42,460 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 39,389 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 39,389 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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AD03 KVY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD03 KVY, 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 AD03 KVY registered?

AD03 KVY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is AD03 KVY safe to buy?

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