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KT03 JYS

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,339 mi
Last recorded89,339 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 JYS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 89,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 82,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 82,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 75,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 75,440 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 71,438 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 68,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,584 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 59,437 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,394 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 57,298 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 55,829 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,749 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 54,749 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear toe arms bushes worn --tiebar (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear toe arms bushes worn --tiebar (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 54,005 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust joint corroded,weak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 53,999 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust joint corroded,weak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 52,769 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,343 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,285 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2010 47,138 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,444 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 39,600 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,997 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 35,997 miles

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

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

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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KT03 JYS is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KT03 JYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT03 JYS registered?

KT03 JYS is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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