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K2 GWW

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,404 mi
Last recorded124,404 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 GWW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 124,404 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 120,975 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 120,974 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 115,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 106,488 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 106,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 103,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 96,386 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 95,549 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 94,315 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 94,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,496 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,675 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,273 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 85,273 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,038 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,035 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 77,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,014 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,245 miles

Oil leak

nsf side marker does not work.

osf side marker does not work.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,972 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,554 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,295 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,335 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,400 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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K2 GWW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K2 GWW, 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 K2 GWW registered?

K2 GWW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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