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FH03 KGY

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,715 mi
Last recorded106,715 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 KGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 106,715 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 101,266 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 101,264 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 May 2016 93,240 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre outer edge slightly perished

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

Fail 11 May 2016 93,240 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre outer edge slightly perished

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

Pass 21 May 2015 86,343 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 78,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 May 2014 78,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2013 72,411 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 66,296 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 60,271 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn close to limit on outer edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 May 2011 60,271 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to limit on outer edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 May 2010 52,334 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 52,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

condensation in nearside headlamp

nearside headlamp glass chipped

Pass 15 May 2009 42,147 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,079 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 26,840 miles

child seat fitted nsr - unable to fully check belt

os rear inner side light not working

Pass 24 May 2006 19,892 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 KGY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black 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 FH03 KGY, 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 KGY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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