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KS03 ZWL

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,199 mi
Last recorded138,199 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 ZWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 138,199 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 138,199 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 125,041 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 124,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack insecure tie rod (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 110,232 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 110,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 93,214 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 93,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 77,935 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 77,935 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 72,845 miles

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 72,845 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,919 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,033 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,871 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,859 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 8 Aug 2007 28,157 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,842 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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KS03 ZWL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 KS03 ZWL, 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 KS03 ZWL registered?

KS03 ZWL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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