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KN53 AZC

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,092 mi
Last recorded149,092 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 AZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 149,092 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 146,721 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 143,871 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 143,871 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 140,472 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 140,444 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 134,772 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 134,771 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 128,555 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 128,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

brake warning light on fluid low

Pass 16 Jun 2011 123,943 miles

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

mud and snow tyres fitted to front wheels

oil leak on engine

Fail 16 Jun 2011 123,943 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

mud and snow tyres fitted to front wheels

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Jun 2010 115,138 miles

front number plate detiorated

note o/s front and o/s rear tyres wearing low 2mm

Fail 24 Jun 2010 115,108 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front number plate detiorated

front wiper blades slight split

note o/s front and o/s rear tyres wearing low 2mm

Pass 23 Jun 2009 108,074 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 108,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 101,853 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 98,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 98,000 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 85,865 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 84,375 miles

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

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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KN53 AZC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KN53 AZC, 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 KN53 AZC registered?

KN53 AZC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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