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KL53 JUV

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,975 mi
Last recorded133,975 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 JUV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 133,975 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Exhaust joints slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 130,547 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 123,529 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 119,739 miles

Nearside Front tyre outter side wall slight damage

Offside Front indicator bulb starting to dis colour

Offside Front oil around steering rack gaitor

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

Offside Front spot lamp lens cracked

noise coming from cambelt area

Fail 31 Oct 2016 119,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both water washers not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre outter side wall slight damage

Offside Front indicator bulb starting to dis colour

Offside Front oil around steering rack gaitor

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

Offside Front spot lamp lens cracked

noise coming from cambelt area

Pass 30 Nov 2015 112,853 miles

AIR BAG TELL TALE DASH NOT LIGHTING UP

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING

Offside Front FOG LIGHT BROKEN

Offside Front RACK BOOT AREA SIGN OFF OIL LEAK

X2 HEADLAMP WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Fail 20 Nov 2015 112,561 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release BUCKLE INOP (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

AIR BAG TELL TALE DASH NOT LIGHTING UP

FUEL CAP SEAL CRACKING

Nearside Front HEADLAMP LENS DIRTY IN SIDE

Offside Front FOG LIGHT BROKEN

Offside Front RACK BOOT AREA SIGN OFF OIL LEAK

X2 HEADLAMP WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Pass 12 Nov 2014 99,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 90,723 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 90,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 84,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 84,764 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 74,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2011 74,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2010 66,966 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 66,966 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 59,321 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 56,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,451 miles

chip in screen

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,214 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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KL53 JUV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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