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KU03 UVC

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,686 mi
Last recorded137,686 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 UVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 137,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 137,612 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 137,109 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 135,407 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 133,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

slight noise on nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 131,330 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 128,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 126,231 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 221,914 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 221,914 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 205,292 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 175,059 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 139,596 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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KU03 UVC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KU03 UVC, 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 KU03 UVC registered?

KU03 UVC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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