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HK53 KHX

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,963 mi
Last recorded41,963 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 KHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2014 41,963 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,963 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,565 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 39,560 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,774 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,810 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,172 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,772 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 18,559 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,257 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 13,002 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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HK53 KHX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HK53 KHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK53 KHX registered?

HK53 KHX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is HK53 KHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 KHX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK53 KHX have outstanding finance?

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