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FH03 KGU

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,056 mi
Last recorded130,056 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 KGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 130,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 130,056 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 118,160 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 107,310 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 107,306 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 91,481 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 91,480 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 88,579 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 85,531 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 83,110 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,991 miles

Cut in sidewall of osf tyre no cords exposed

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 75,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,893 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 62,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2009 62,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,947 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 46,197 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,444 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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FH03 KGU 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 77.8%.

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 FH03 KGU, 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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FH03 KGU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2003.

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