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KN53 BAO

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

199,681 mi
Last recorded199,681 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 BAO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 199,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 199,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 187,633 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides, underneath and n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear lamps lens cracked and taped up

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack n/s (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s mirror insecure slightly

oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

under body corrosion

Fail 9 May 2016 187,624 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both sides, underneath and n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear lamps lens cracked and taped up

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack n/s (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s mirror insecure slightly

oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

under body corrosion

Pass 8 May 2015 179,732 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear lamp cracked

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 179,721 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear lamp cracked

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 174,200 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s rear lens cracked

o/s rear tyre wall cut

Fail 7 May 2014 174,200 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s rear lens cracked

o/s rear tyre wall cut

Pass 13 Apr 2013 162,945 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 162,945 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2012 150,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front spoiler insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2012 150,664 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front spoiler insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2011 135,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 118,636 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 118,635 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 98,587 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 79,660 miles

air bag light on

nearside front tyre close to limit 2mm

nearside rear len damage

Pass 18 Sep 2006 63,956 miles

advise offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 18 Sep 2006 63,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise offside rear inner side light not working

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 BAO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BAO, 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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KN53 BAO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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