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KP03 LLA

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,166 mi
Last recorded97,166 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 LLA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,166 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 97,166 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 96,346 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre bush is starting to perrish. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on in side edge

Offside Rear wheel rim is damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2016 96,346 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear,corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre bush is starting to perrish. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on in side edge

Offside Rear wheel rim is damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,675 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 94,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 92,744 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 92,744 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,554 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 86,326 miles

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

centre section of exhaust poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2012 86,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

centre section of exhaust poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2011 80,346 miles

center to rear exhaust joint in poor condition.

near side door cant be opened front out side but cant be opened front inside.

off side rear brake caliper lever arm slightly on.

rear silencer in poor condition and center tatty.

rear susenspion arm bushes starting to peel.

slight damage to off side front road wheel.

slight dampness around off side front steering rack boot.

slight lip on both front brake disc.

slight surface corrosion to both rear brake disc.

slight under body surface corrosion.

under engine oil leaks.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 63,379 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2010 63,373 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,052 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 55,052 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 44,951 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,123 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 LLA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KP03 LLA, 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 KP03 LLA registered?

KP03 LLA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is KP03 LLA safe to buy?

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