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KP53 AFK

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,121 mi
Last recorded146,121 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 AFK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 146,121 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 129,963 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 129,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 116,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 95,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil sump leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 95,713 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil sump leak

Fail 2 Nov 2013 79,063 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 79,063 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 73,427 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 73,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,911 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 64,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 173,939 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 166,871 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 166,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 159,256 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 151,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 119,044 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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KP53 AFK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP53 AFK, 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 KP53 AFK registered?

KP53 AFK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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