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KC03 LSX

2003 Volvo 240

Blue Diesel 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,772 mi
Last recorded165,772 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo 24077,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 LSX
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 165,772 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 151,349 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 151,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 140,940 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 140,934 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 133,909 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 120,357 miles

NOTE! only four passenger seats at time of testing!

nearside front tyre worn almost to wear bars & low inner edge

offside front tyre wearing & feathered inner edge

play in steering offside

possible bulge forming on nearside rear tyre wall.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 119,899 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

NOTE! only four passenger seats at time of testing!

nearside front tyre worn almost to wear bars & low inner edge

offside front tyre wearing & feathered inner edge

play in steering offside

possible bulge forming on nearside rear tyre wall.

Pass 9 Jun 2009 103,189 miles

exhaust mounting lugs badly corroded

play offside track rod ,inner balljoint,becoming excessive!!!

Fail 9 Jun 2009 103,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust mounting lugs badly corroded

nearside headlamp adjuster not moving far enough

play offside track rod ,inner balljoint,becoming excessive!!!

Pass 28 May 2008 81,812 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 81,812 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 70,734 miles

recheck front & rear brake pads approx" 4000 miles

Fail 18 Jun 2007 70,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

recheck front & rear brake pads approx" 4000 miles

Pass 30 Jun 2006 57,062 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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KC03 LSX is a 2003 Volvo 240 in Blue with a 2,849cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 77,270 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 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KC03 LSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KC03 LSX is a 2003 Volvo 240, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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