CarVerify

Free Car Check

L33 KBR

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,273 mi
Last recorded179,273 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 KBR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 179,273 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 179,273 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 166,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 166,652 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 149,973 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 149,973 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 130,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 130,700 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 109,664 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 109,664 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 90,460 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L33 KBR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L33 KBR, 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

How do I check the history of L33 KBR?

You can check the full history of L33 KBR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L33 KBR registered?

L33 KBR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is L33 KBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 KBR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L33 KBR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L33 KBR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.