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KC03 LWR

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,235 mi
Last recorded143,235 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 LWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2021 143,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi hose marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear side marker in bumper not working

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

underside corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2020 136,437 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both fronts and rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 136,437 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both fronts and rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 127,064 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 127,064 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected handbrake stuck on (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 104,855 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 104,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 90,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,312 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,320 miles

Front Tyres getting low on tread

Rear Brake pads getting low

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 83,320 miles

Front Tyres getting low on tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pads getting low

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,952 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 73,586 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brake pads low

Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,894 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,990 miles

Rear number plate de-laminating

Air bag light illuminated

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,723 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,693 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 57,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2007 44,176 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 37,316 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 LWR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KC03 LWR, 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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What year was KC03 LWR registered?

KC03 LWR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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