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KN53 WWX

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,327 mi
Last recorded147,327 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 WWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 147,327 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 147,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 139,627 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 139,627 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2014 130,956 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyre walls perished and cracked both worn on inside edges

Pass 21 Apr 2014 130,956 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyre walls perished and cracked both worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Apr 2013 126,064 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 120,381 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 120,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 20 Jul 2011 111,126 miles

front and rear disc pads getting low.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 101,701 miles

ALL FOUR SIDE MARKER LIGHT SLIGHTLY DISCOLORED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 91,191 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 91,191 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

off side front seat belt fraying rear pads low

Pass 23 Jul 2008 75,324 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 60,068 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 53,560 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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KN53 WWX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WWX, 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 WWX registered?

KN53 WWX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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