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KC53 OPW

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,771 mi
Last recorded145,771 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 OPW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 145,771 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front and nearside rear side position lights not working

Fail 17 Jan 2017 145,771 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front and nearside rear side position lights not working

Pass 12 Jan 2016 127,232 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 120,805 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 120,805 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 99,695 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 99,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,039 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 75,039 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 52,340 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 52,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 27,865 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,527 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 22,281 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,171 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,655 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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KC53 OPW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KC53 OPW, 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 KC53 OPW registered?

KC53 OPW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is KC53 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC53 OPW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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