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AX53 KCN

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,936 mi
Last recorded58,936 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 KCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,936 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 58,935 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 42,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Jan 2013 42,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2011 30,605 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 30,605 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,014 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 29,014 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,400 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner walls

Fail 9 Dec 2008 23,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,480 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,775 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,619 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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AX53 KCN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AX53 KCN, 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 AX53 KCN registered?

AX53 KCN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is AX53 KCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 KCN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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