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KJ03 RZM

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

51,219 mi
Last recorded51,219 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 RZM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 51,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside rear and offside front position / marker light inoperative

Fail 12 Nov 2020 51,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside rear and offside front position / marker light inoperative

Fail 24 Oct 2020 51,141 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear side position marker inoperative

Offside Front side position marker lens broken and inoperative

Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 49,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 48,122 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 48,115 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,396 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f bumper amber lense broken

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2017 45,379 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f bumper amber lense broken

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2017 45,356 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,541 miles

o/s/f amber side marker broken and not working

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,750 miles

Oil leak

chips in front windcsreen

damage to o/s/f bumper

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/r bumper side marker not working

o/s/f bumper side marker broken and not working

rear tyres wearing low and perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,328 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 33,328 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 28,269 miles

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

offside front seat belt frayed slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,467 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 19,859 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 17,411 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 14,283 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 12,826 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 11,584 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 11,584 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 9,401 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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KJ03 RZM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KJ03 RZM, 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 KJ03 RZM registered?

KJ03 RZM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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