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LR03 FKN

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,671 mi
Last recorded107,671 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 FKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 107,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 105,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 103,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,570 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,569 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,345 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,560 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 84,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,696 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 42,101 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 42,101 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 31,251 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,251 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 24,381 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 24,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 15,270 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 12,946 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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LR03 FKN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 LR03 FKN, 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 LR03 FKN registered?

LR03 FKN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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