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KF53 LRE

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,262 mi
Last recorded82,262 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 LRE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 82,262 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,262 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 76,568 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,545 miles

nearside rear outer side light bulb not working

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2010 57,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,277 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f slight brake binding

Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,887 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 LRE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KF53 LRE registered?

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

Is KF53 LRE safe to buy?

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