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KC52 GJK

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,287 mi
Last recorded126,287 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 GJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 126,287 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 121,407 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 121,407 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 116,773 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 110,849 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 110,849 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 106,109 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 100,942 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 100,942 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 94,638 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 94,638 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,391 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 79,622 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 71,218 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 71,218 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,814 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,652 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 49,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 49,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake padds look to be wearing thin

Fail 2 Jan 2007 45,302 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 45,302 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 39,266 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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KC52 GJK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KC52 GJK, 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 KC52 GJK registered?

KC52 GJK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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