MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
Slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s mirror missing
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
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
both front tyres getting low
both rear tyres perished and getting low
indicator and wiper switch loose
n/s/r tyre going out of shape
o/s/r pads low
rear discs worn and corroded
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
nearside rear lower support bar, outer bush split,(not too excess)
offside front wiperblade streaking,(not too excess)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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