MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,913 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust system showing signs of corrosion
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
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
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake pads over half worn
front brake pads over half worn
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
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
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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