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KU53 VFT

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,940 mi
Last recorded145,940 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 VFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 145,940 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 145,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 142,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2018 142,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front and rear marker lights showing white light

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre wearing low inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 139,898 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 137,778 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 134,923 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 134,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis anti roll bar link (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 131,554 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 131,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 129,746 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 129,740 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 123,192 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 2 Dec 2011 108,153 miles

air bag light on

rear inner tyre treads worn low ....uneven wear

Pass 26 Nov 2010 95,084 miles

front brake discs wearing

nearside front outer anti roll bar link close to subframe

Pass 30 Nov 2009 82,056 miles

nearside rear and both front tyres wearing on inside edges

offside wiper blade split

Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,695 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 54,722 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 40,817 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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KU53 VFT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KU53 VFT, 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 KU53 VFT registered?

KU53 VFT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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