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KL53 JTX

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,502 mi
Last recorded158,502 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 JTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 158,502 miles

front disc slightly worn

Fail 4 Mar 2013 158,502 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front disc slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2012 149,594 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 140,279 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 132,235 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 132,225 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 114,852 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 114,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre has flat spots

Pass 19 Sep 2007 86,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 56,747 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 56,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KL53 JTX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KL53 JTX, 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 KL53 JTX registered?

KL53 JTX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is KL53 JTX safe to buy?

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