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KC03 LVH

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

175,269 mi
Last recorded175,269 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 LVH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 175,269 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cut (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion underneath of vehicle

Fail 26 May 2017 175,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cut (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion underneath of vehicle

Pass 31 May 2016 161,068 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 160,890 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 147,992 miles

Slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts

Fail 28 May 2015 147,991 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts

Pass 4 Jul 2014 138,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror missing

Fail 23 Jun 2014 138,808 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror missing

Fail 1 Jul 2013 136,536 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres perished and getting low

indicator and wiper switch loose

Pass 1 Jul 2013 136,536 miles

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres perished and getting low

indicator and wiper switch loose

Pass 18 Jun 2012 125,622 miles

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s/r pads low

rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 125,599 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s/r pads low

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 113,075 miles

slight run out on rear discs

front discs worn

front pads close to limit

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight run out on offside front disc

Fail 12 Jan 2011 113,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front discs worn

front pads close to limit

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight run out on offside front disc

slight run out on rear discs

Pass 26 Jan 2010 99,311 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

front number plate water damaged

front pads low

long travel on handbrake

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

plastic sill covers fitted

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 8 Jan 2009 83,500 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 83,500 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 73,325 miles

nearside rear lower support bar, outer bush split,(not too excess)

offside front wiperblade streaking,(not too excess)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 73,325 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear lower support bar, outer bush split,(not too excess)

offside wiperblade streaking,(not too excess)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 46,912 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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KC03 LVH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KC03 LVH, 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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KC03 LVH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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