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KE53 VNS

2018 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

34,156 mi
Last recorded34,156 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VNS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 34,156 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 32,097 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 119,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2025 119,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2024 25,571 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 116,735 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 18,857 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 113,001 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 113,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 109,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Sep 2022 14,514 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 106,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted obsuring some testable items

Pass 16 Sep 2021 10,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2020 102,442 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,683 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Jun 2018 92,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Jun 2017 87,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 16 Jun 2017 87,761 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 16 Jun 2016 83,722 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Jun 2015 78,050 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 May 2013 67,668 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,070 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,026 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 56,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KE53 VNS is a 2018 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KE53 VNS, 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 8 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KE53 VNS registered?

KE53 VNS is a 2018 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is KE53 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 VNS shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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