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FH03 KJF

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

95,913 mi
Last recorded95,913 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 95,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rear outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2024 95,913 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s starting to crack (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rear outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2023 94,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Offside & Nearside shock-absorber outer casings corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2022 92,319 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s front lower starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rear shocker outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2021 90,382 miles

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2021 90,382 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake disc backing plates showing signs of corrosion

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2020 87,873 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake disc backing plates showing signs of corrosion

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2020 87,873 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake disc backing plates showing signs of corrosion

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,629 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside & Nearside front tyres cracking in tread

Offside & Nearside rear shock-absorber outer casings slightly corroded

Offside & Nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,420 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2018 80,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake excessively fluctuating rears (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,533 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 75,533 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,581 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2016 72,581 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

o/s&n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,102 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs are slightly grooved

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jul 2015 70,102 miles

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs are slightly grooved

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2014 67,069 miles

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

front brake pads over half worn

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,069 miles

front brake pads over half worn

Fail 13 Jul 2013 61,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 61,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,122 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,111 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 51,111 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 45,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 45,539 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,651 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 39,651 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 33,785 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,657 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 21,441 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 KJF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 FH03 KJF, 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 KJF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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