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KG03 HXL

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,293 mi
Last recorded155,293 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 HXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 155,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 155,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 138,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 123,550 miles

N/S/F tyre wall cut

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear pads worn

Fail 27 Mar 2015 123,550 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wall cut

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear pads worn

Pass 26 Mar 2014 108,777 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 108,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 19 Apr 2013 95,005 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,880 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 81,880 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,170 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 54,469 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,089 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,137 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 10,518 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,018 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,498 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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KG03 HXL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KG03 HXL, 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 KG03 HXL registered?

KG03 HXL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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