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KC03 LWV

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,961 mi
Last recorded150,961 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 LWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 150,961 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 150,960 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 148,772 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 145,974 miles

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))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 145,968 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 133,218 miles

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 )

Pass 28 Sep 2021 115,959 miles

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.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 105,184 miles

no airbag light

osf seat belt frayed

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 97,396 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 91,600 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 86,211 miles

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.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 86,210 miles

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.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,477 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 81,474 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,261 miles

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.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 71,908 miles

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.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,383 miles

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.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 66,382 miles

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.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,941 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 60,940 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,673 miles

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.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 55,672 miles

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.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,189 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,121 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 39,345 miles

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.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,956 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 31,955 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,539 miles

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

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 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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What year was KC03 LWV registered?

KC03 LWV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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