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KE03 WUG

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,178 mi
Last recorded94,178 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 WUG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,178 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 94,174 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

engine oil low

Fail 26 Jun 2015 85,500 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear light lens cracked

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 85,500 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,447 miles

Steering wheel cover fitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2014 76,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Steering wheel cover fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Minor split OS wiper blade

Steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,617 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,407 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 51,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 43,836 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edge

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads low

underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2008 37,095 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,509 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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KE03 WUG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KE03 WUG, 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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KE03 WUG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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