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KG03 HZW

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,598 mi
Last recorded145,598 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 HZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 145,598 miles

offside front anti-roll bar link, dust cover. both rear tie-bar links, bushes.

Pass 19 May 2015 142,342 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 142,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2014 136,933 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2013 134,344 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 126,916 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 125,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 124,895 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 117,435 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 117,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 102,503 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 102,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 82,744 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 82,744 miles

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 Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 HZW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HZW, 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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KG03 HZW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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