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KF53 LPY

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,885 mi
Last recorded133,885 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 LPY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 133,885 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 126,878 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 126,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 122,486 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 118,035 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 118,033 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 113,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 107,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inbetween tread.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 98,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 98,235 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 90,970 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 90,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 85,632 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 77,676 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 69,903 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 65,563 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 59,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front tyre side wall damaged but cords not showing

off side rear hand brake not returning to the stop

Pass 27 Dec 2007 50,247 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,758 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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KF53 LPY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KF53 LPY, 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 KF53 LPY registered?

KF53 LPY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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