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KS52 UGK

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,218 mi
Last recorded93,218 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 93,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear of engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside front in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner

Fail 24 Jul 2017 93,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear of engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside front in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre starting to wear low on inner

Pass 4 Aug 2016 85,129 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,839 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,539 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,592 miles

2x rear tie bars worn

2x rear tyres perished and have cracks but not deep enough to see or reach cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 64,341 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

2x rear tie bars worn

2x rear tyres perished and have cracks but not deep enough to see or reach cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2011 36,194 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre under inflated (10psi)

Offside rear brake disc in poor condition, outer surface corroded

Rear service brake application - lower effort at offside

Fail 28 May 2011 36,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre under inflated (10psi)

Offside rear brake disc in poor condition, outer surface corroded

Rear service brake application - lower effort at offside

Pass 28 May 2010 34,389 miles

Nearside rear/outer possition light inoperative

Fail 28 May 2010 34,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear/outer possition light inoperative

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,473 miles

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

slight binding on o/s/r brake

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 2 Jun 2009 29,473 miles

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

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

slight binding on o/s/r brake

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 29 May 2008 25,504 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,306 miles

rear foot brake efforts-lower at offside

Fail 25 May 2007 22,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear foot brake efforts-lower at offside

Pass 31 May 2006 17,630 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 17,630 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UGK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KS52 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

KS52 UGK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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