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LG03 JKJ

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,281 mi
Last recorded91,281 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 JKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 91,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge + in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2019 91,281 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog light broken (glass) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge + in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 85,593 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 85,593 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,036 miles

damage to o/s/r light unit

headlamp wipers split

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge and down to 3.2mm

n/s/f wheel buckled

n/s/r brake hose corroded

o/s/f fog light smashed

Fail 17 Feb 2017 84,036 miles

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

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

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

damage to o/s/r light unit

headlamp wipers split

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge and down to 3.2mm

n/s/f wheel buckled

n/s/r brake hose corroded

o/s/f fog light smashed

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,027 miles

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

n/s headlamp damaged

n/s/r shock absorber has light misting of oil

o/s door mirror insecure

o/s/r lamp lense damaged

o/s/r shock absorber has light misting of oil

Fail 22 Feb 2016 81,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wipers torn

n/s headlamp damaged

n/s/r shock absorber has light misting of oil

o/s door mirror insecure

o/s/r lamp lense damaged

o/s/r shock absorber has light misting of oil

Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,892 miles

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

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

front wipers torn

nearside headlamp damaged

offside door mirror insecure

offside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2014 72,439 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 72,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,002 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,508 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,473 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,554 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,077 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 33,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,205 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 26,205 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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LG03 JKJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG03 JKJ, 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 LG03 JKJ registered?

LG03 JKJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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