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KG03 HXS

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,852 mi
Last recorded137,852 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 HXS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 137,852 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 123,706 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 123,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 110,084 miles

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

both rear inner side markers inop

n/s/rear light lens damaged

rear suspension link arm bushes in very poor condition

various oil leaks

Fail 21 Oct 2013 110,084 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner side markers inop

n/s/rear light lens damaged

rear suspension link arm bushes in very poor condition

various oil leaks

Pass 11 Oct 2012 103,955 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 97,481 miles

Nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2011 97,478 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,950 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 76,439 miles

front brake pads lowish

front discs heavilly lipped

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre at 2mm

Fail 27 Aug 2009 76,439 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake pads lowish

front discs heavilly lipped

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre at 2mm

Fail 9 Aug 2008 63,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 63,573 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,745 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 35,372 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,390 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 HXS is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KG03 HXS, 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 HXS registered?

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

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