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KG03 HYB

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

154,133 mi
Last recorded154,133 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 HYB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 154,133 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 147,990 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 147,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 137,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 123,099 miles

EML warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 116,069 miles

EML warning light on

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 111,017 miles

Eml warning light on

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 103,391 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jan 2015 103,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jan 2014 96,307 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 88,957 miles

engine man light is on

inside of cat is loose

n/s rear tyre is very worn

Fail 19 Dec 2012 88,957 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

inside of cat is loose

n/s rear tyre is very worn

engine man light is on

Pass 6 Jan 2012 78,485 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 78,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs are very worn

Pass 12 Jan 2011 68,289 miles

front brake discs and pads are very worn

Fail 12 Jan 2011 68,289 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs and pads are very worn

rear brake discs are very rusty and pitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,512 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bind o/s rear brake

brake discs are rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2010 58,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bind o/s rear brake

brake discs are rusty

rear no plate is dirty

Pass 21 Jan 2009 49,312 miles

n/s front tyre is very worn

Fail 21 Jan 2009 49,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s front tyre is very worn

Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,382 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 39,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,135 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 29,135 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs and pads are very worn †rear discs are very rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2006 18,109 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 HYB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HYB, 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 HYB registered?

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

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