MOT Status
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173,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under side very rusty
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
o/s/f bottom rear suspension bush slight deterioation.
o/s/r starting to crack on inner edge
o/s/f bottom rear suspension bush slight deterioation.
o/s/r starting to crack on inner edge
NSF tyre tread low on inner edge
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre has cut on inside sidewall but not exposing cords
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K8 JFL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 K8 JFL, 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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K8 JFL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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