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KF53 LSX

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,907 mi
Last recorded95,907 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 LSX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 95,907 miles

n/s/r brake back plate rubbing on disc, (WORN THROUGH)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge (LOW)

oil leak

rear suspension steady bar bushes, getting poor.

tow bar electrics, temp repaired with cable ties (BRACKET BROKEN)

wear lip on rear brake discs.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 95,907 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r brake back plate rubbing on disc, (WORN THROUGH)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge (LOW)

oil leak

rear suspension steady bar bushes, getting poor.

tow bar electrics, temp repaired with cable ties (BRACKET BROKEN)

wear lip on rear brake discs.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,332 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 85,332 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,110 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,903 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 73,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,750 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 63,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,687 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 52,687 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,615 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,978 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 30,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LSX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LSX, 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 LSX registered?

KF53 LSX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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