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KG03 HXV

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,696 mi
Last recorded101,696 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 HXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 101,696 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 81,546 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 79,495 miles

indicator and washer stalk loose.

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link pin balljoint

Fail 8 May 2014 79,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

indicator and washer stalk loose.

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link pin balljoint

strong advise! offside front tyre no tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 May 2013 70,147 miles

indicator and washer stalk loose fitting

nearside front inner wheel rim dented

nearside front tyre on tread wear bars,worn low on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2012 62,413 miles

indicator / wiper switch loose

nearside front tyre worn close to tread wear bars

Fail 10 May 2012 62,413 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

indicator / wiper switch loose

nearside front tyre worn close to tread wear bars

Pass 11 May 2011 56,042 miles

1 of 2 offside rear sidelights inoperative

nearside front inner wheel rim dented

offside front sidelight dim in operation

offside rear number plate light slight dim in operation

Pass 11 May 2010 50,404 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,966 miles

Rear tyres worn low .

Removed sat nav from windscreen.

Stone chip wind screen.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 43,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear tyres worn low .

Removed sat nav from windscreen.

Stone chip wind screen.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,662 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 38,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,834 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 32,834 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 May 2006 26,127 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 May 2006 26,127 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 HXV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HXV, 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 HXV registered?

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

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