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KS52 UFY

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,434 mi
Last recorded180,434 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 UFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 180,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 162,216 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 162,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 144,221 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 125,083 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 125,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

offside rear outer sidelight not working

Pass 4 Feb 2009 107,351 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 94,973 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 75,347 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 75,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 53,716 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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KS52 UFY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KS52 UFY, 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 KS52 UFY registered?

KS52 UFY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is KS52 UFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 UFY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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