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KR03 VYS

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,627 mi
Last recorded105,627 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 VYS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 105,627 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 103,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top feels rough when turning

Offside Front Outer cv boot slight leak

Offside Front Upper strut top feels rough when turning

Pass 29 Jun 2020 101,843 miles

Nearside Front drop link rubber slightly split

Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,952 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 95,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 95,065 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,053 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 83,881 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 83,881 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 79,405 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,679 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 74,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 68,860 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,111 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 59,000 miles

Engine is noisey.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,000 miles

Engine is noisey.

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 12 Jul 2010 53,946 miles

Front discs slightly worn.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 48,348 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,396 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,856 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,581 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 27,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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KR03 VYS is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KR03 VYS, 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 KR03 VYS registered?

KR03 VYS is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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