MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,218 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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
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
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
Nearside rear/outer possition light inoperative
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)
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
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
rear foot brake efforts-lower at offside
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
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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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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KS52 UGK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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