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KM03 KOA

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,775 mi
Last recorded86,775 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 KOA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 86,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,387 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 64,434 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,013 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,206 miles

Nsr outer brake pad wearing thin.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Osf outer brake pad wearing thin.

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,261 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,657 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 47,610 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,261 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 45,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,064 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Slight play in NS inner steering arm

Fail 22 Apr 2013 43,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Slight play in NS inner steering arm

Fail 17 Apr 2012 39,773 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre on 2mm tread depth.....

Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,773 miles

n/s rear tyre on 2mm tread depth.....

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,157 miles

offside front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,144 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 34,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,986 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 24,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,860 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,036 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,415 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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KM03 KOA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KM03 KOA, 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 KM03 KOA registered?

KM03 KOA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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