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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear chassis has onset of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all suspension arm bushes perished/deteriorating
exhaust deteriorated with many temporary repairs and minor blows
rear suspension arms corroding
side marker lights discoloured
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear chassis has onset of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all suspension arm bushes perished/deteriorating
exhaust deteriorated with many temporary repairs and minor blows
rear suspension arms corroding
side marker lights discoloured
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorating and minor blow (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
front crossmember and gearbox crossmember corroding
fuel filler pipe jubilee clip broken
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front suspension top mount broken
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside front suspension top mount broken
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has stone chips in it. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear o/s hand brake not as good as n/s one. ( n/s 150 o/s 75 )
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes protected with grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rears. (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded and thin but not leaking.
standard sill covers fitted.
no airbag light
osf seat belt frayed
outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers, (5.2.2a)
idle speed is somewhat erratic when engine is cold.
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides, (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers, (5.2.2a)
idle speed is somewhat erratic when engine is cold.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch before flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch before flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears, (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers, (5.2.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
plastic sill covers fitted.
vehicle has damage to front chin spoiler.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
n/s rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge.
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
noise from o/s of engine, timing belt area.
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
noise from o/s of engine, timing belt area.
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.
Air bag warning light on
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front seatbelt slightly frayed
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge,Also has deep cracks in tread
Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Air bag warning light on
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front seatbelt slightly frayed
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge,Also has deep cracks in tread
Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre has cuts/splits on inner sidewall but not through to cords at present.
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre has cuts/splits on inner sidewall but not through to cords at present.
plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.
Air bag warning light on
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre has cracks in sidewall
Offside front seatbelt slightly frayed
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, Also has cracks in tread
Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills
Cracks in tread of offside rear tyre
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s front tyre worn on extreme outer edges.
n/s rear inner position lamp not working.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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KC03 LWV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 LWV, 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 LWV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 August 2003.
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