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KP03 FUG

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,862 mi
Last recorded101,862 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 FUG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 101,862 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 94,414 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 94,399 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,633 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 91,530 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 87,590 miles

Nearside Rear slight cut

Pass 26 Aug 2017 81,950 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,622 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner tread& deep split to o/s/r inner sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2016 72,622 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner tread& deep split to o/s/r inner sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,034 miles

Corrosion to both rear shock absorbers outer casings

Internal adjuster altered to recheck headlamp aims

Rear Tyres :Both just above legal minimum of 1.6mm;worn irregular and mis-shapen.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 60,034 miles

Corrosion to both rear shock absorbers outer casings

Internal adjuster altered to recheck headlamp aims

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyres :Both just above legal minimum of 1.6mm;worn irregular and mis-shapen.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,261 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 43,777 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jul 2011 43,747 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake fluid level low

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,591 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,491 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 30,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,393 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 28 Mar 2006 14,994 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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KP03 FUG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KP03 FUG, 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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KP03 FUG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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