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BT03 KXF

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

177,214 mi
Last recorded177,214 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KXF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 177,214 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 172,045 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 160,954 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 152,666 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 144,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 134,527 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 124,300 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover not allowing full inspection.

Fail 27 Jul 2018 124,300 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover not allowing full inspection.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 116,191 miles

Engine cover not allowing full inspection.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 115,235 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 113,382 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 109,649 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 106,781 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 103,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 100,360 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 95,640 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 88,916 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 88,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,150 miles

slight bulge on offside front tyre outer wall.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 75,392 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 68,950 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 61,971 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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BT03 KXF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BT03 KXF, 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 BT03 KXF registered?

BT03 KXF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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