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KB03 EHR

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,738 mi
Last recorded108,738 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 EHR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 108,738 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 104,526 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 100,453 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 100,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,952 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 93,882 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,380 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 82,363 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and liped

Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,298 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,767 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 68,767 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,941 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,766 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,263 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,631 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,688 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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KB03 EHR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KB03 EHR, 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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KB03 EHR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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