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KS52 UGN

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,889 mi
Last recorded91,889 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 UGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,889 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 91,889 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 86,071 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 86,070 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 81,574 miles

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

both rear upper suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2013 81,574 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear upper suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2012 77,513 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 77,513 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,889 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 72,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 69,338 miles

noise from engine

Fail 17 Dec 2010 69,338 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

noise from engine

Fail 17 Dec 2009 62,131 miles

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

o/s/r upper and lower link rod bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Pass 17 Dec 2009 62,131 miles

o/s/r upper and lower link rod bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,058 miles

Offside rear radius arm link rod bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2008 53,055 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear radius arm link rod bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,240 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 39,321 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 31,094 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 UGN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UGN, 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 UGN registered?

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

Is KS52 UGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS52 UGN shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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