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DS03 KMK

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,632 mi
Last recorded175,632 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 KMK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 175,632 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 175,632 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 167,109 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

hand brake just met the requirement needs attention!!!!

Pass 13 Nov 2014 156,587 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 142,722 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 142,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 128,619 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

brake warning lamp on

Fail 11 Sep 2012 128,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 111,596 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 111,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,093 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 90,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 89,222 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,511 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 72,963 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 68,405 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 68,405 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 61,173 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 61,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,320 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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DS03 KMK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS03 KMK, 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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DS03 KMK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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