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FH03 KJK

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,168 mi
Last recorded81,168 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse light inop

Fail 23 Jul 2021 81,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 17 Jul 2020 77,176 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse light inop

Fail 16 Jul 2020 77,166 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear stabilizer outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and 0mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 72,748 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear stabilizer outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and 0mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 67,011 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 67,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,542 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,308 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,092 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,767 miles

rear exhaust joint corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2014 60,767 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,380 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 58,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,927 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,743 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,302 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,651 miles

both rear tyres low and walls starting to perrish

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,061 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,326 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 32,502 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 KJK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KJK, 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 KJK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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