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FH03 KJX

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,763 mi
Last recorded77,763 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2009 77,763 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 Aug 2009 77,763 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Jul 2008 65,962 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 65,960 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

f+r brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/r tyre worn to limit (1.6mm)

oil level low

pas fluid low

scratches on body

service light on

slight scratch on screen

t-belt area noisy

undertray damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,172 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 38,158 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 KJX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KJX, 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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What year was FH03 KJX registered?

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

Is FH03 KJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 KJX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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