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KM53 OML

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,576 mi
Last recorded139,576 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 OML
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 139,576 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 135,979 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 133,648 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 133,499 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust box/pipe starting to corrode

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under vehicle chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 127,250 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 127,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 116,499 miles

Near side front o rear brake pipe corroded

Off side front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 116,499 miles

Near side front o rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 93,872 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 80,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2013 80,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Nov 2012 70,632 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 70,632 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 63,177 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 51,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 14 Nov 2009 37,151 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 37,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,633 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 20,923 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,107 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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KM53 OML is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc 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 KM53 OML, 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 KM53 OML registered?

KM53 OML is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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