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AX03 KVY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,324 mi
Last recorded60,324 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 KVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,324 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,131 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,860 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 49,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,953 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 35,616 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 28,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to crack to side treads

Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,704 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 24,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 22,583 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,626 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,207 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 18,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,742 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 15,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,195 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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AX03 KVY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AX03 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.

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What year was AX03 KVY registered?

AX03 KVY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is AX03 KVY safe to buy?

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