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KD52 KJN

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

287,878 mi
Last recorded287,878 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD52 KJN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 287,878 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 287,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 279,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 271,216 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 261,267 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 261,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 250,610 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 240,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 240,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 229,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 229,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 218,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 218,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 204,595 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 204,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 190,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 190,230 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view fouling bonnet (8.2.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 176,587 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 176,587 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 162,307 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 146,203 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 133,629 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 126,461 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 119,933 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 114,855 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 107,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 107,638 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 98,441 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 85,681 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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KD52 KJN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KD52 KJN, 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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KD52 KJN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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