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KG53 UGM

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,767 mi
Last recorded164,767 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 UGM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2018 164,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn inner at frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn inner at frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 160,027 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 160,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 155,701 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 155,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 155,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 149,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2014 144,474 miles

Slight corrosion rear exhaust joint, not blowing.

Slight oil leak rear of engine area

Very slight surface corrosion NSR brake pipe.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 135,155 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2012 125,117 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 117,149 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 117,149 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 110,795 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 101,384 miles

front brake discs and pads getting low

Fail 4 Nov 2009 101,384 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2008 87,765 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 73,409 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 57,177 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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KG53 UGM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KG53 UGM, 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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KG53 UGM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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