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AO03 KKS

2003 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,031 mi
Last recorded104,031 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 KKS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 104,031 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor areas at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 104,001 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (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))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor areas at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 98,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - getting near! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on/in tread! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + corroded & has been hot! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin + cannot fully see & offside rear pads have been hot! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 98,592 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - getting near! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on/in tread! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + corroded & has been hot! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin + cannot fully see & offside rear pads have been hot! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 93,439 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 87,007 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,254 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,288 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,778 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,483 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,302 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,675 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 44,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,767 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,470 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 37,846 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 36,562 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,204 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,958 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 33,944 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 32,522 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,866 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AO03 KKS is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 KKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO03 KKS is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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