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KE03 WVD

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,800 mi
Last recorded125,800 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 WVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 125,800 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 125,800 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 125,700 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS 2 NAILS INIT

Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,542 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2012 66,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,683 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,187 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,744 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,765 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,527 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,994 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 38,994 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,839 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near/side/front tyre outter edge rubbing on wing undergard

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 WVD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KE03 WVD, 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 KE03 WVD registered?

KE03 WVD is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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