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KV53 VKP

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

241,503 mi
Last recorded241,503 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 VKP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 241,503 miles

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

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

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 218,997 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 218,997 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 200,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 200,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 200,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded full length (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded full length (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2014 177,713 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 153,926 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 147,579 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 131,959 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 116,866 miles

Airbag light on.

All wheels slight flat spots at inner bead rims.

Nail lodged in tread of NSR tyre.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 103,493 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 103,493 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 88,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 72,918 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,381 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 VKP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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