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KV53 VKN

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,156 mi
Last recorded143,156 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 VKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 143,156 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 138,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 138,908 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 130,088 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 130,083 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides, will not adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all visible pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 122,508 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

side markers faded

wear on discs

Fail 28 Mar 2017 122,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

side markers faded

wear on discs

Pass 30 Mar 2016 116,959 miles

chips in screen

imbalance on front brakes

offside rear marker light faded

wear on front brake discs

Fail 5 Mar 2016 116,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

imbalance on front brakes

offside rear marker light faded

partial tail lights out

suspect binding on nearside rear brake

travel on handbrake

wear on discs

Pass 3 Mar 2015 100,287 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 109,287 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 98,592 miles

n/s/r tyre slight out of shape

Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,329 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 86,307 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,699 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

small cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2011 63,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,863 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,194 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,955 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,785 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,217 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 39,217 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,989 miles

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

front brake inbalance

nail in tyre

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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KV53 VKN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KV53 VKN, 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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KV53 VKN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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