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KG03 XFX

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,702 mi
Last recorded116,702 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 116,702 miles

alternator belt perished

front brakes binding

front brakes imbalanced slightly

nearside rear shock leaking

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2020 116,471 miles

front brake back plates corroded

front brakes binding slightly

front inner pads worn thin

nearside rear shock leaking slightly

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2020 116,471 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front brake back plates corroded

front brakes binding slightly

front inner pads worn thin

nearside rear shock leaking slightly

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 May 2019 115,874 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake back plates corroded

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Slight oil leak

Fail 16 May 2019 115,874 miles

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Slight oil leak

Exhaust corroded

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake back plates corroded

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2018 114,986 miles

Alternator belt perished

Front brake pads worn thin

Nearside rear shock leaking slightly

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2017 111,812 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre close to limit

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 May 2016 107,785 miles

Front brake back plates slightly corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015
Fail 8 May 2015 103,233 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 97,970 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 97,970 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 93,100 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 21 May 2012 88,538 miles

offside front tyre worn uneven

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 21 May 2012 88,538 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre worn uneven

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 83,484 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake back plates corroded slightly

Fail 13 May 2011 83,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake back plates corroded slightly

Fail 19 May 2010 79,284 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 19 May 2010 79,284 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 11 May 2009 76,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear inner brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 11 May 2009 76,869 miles

rear inner brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 6 May 2008 73,865 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 70,748 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 67,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 May 2006 67,187 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 XFX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 XFX, 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 XFX registered?

KG03 XFX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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