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LT03 KGF

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,705 mi
Last recorded141,705 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 KGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 141,705 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 141,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 136,301 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 136,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 132,335 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 132,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 127,935 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 127,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 114,745 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing from inner edge needs tracking

Pass 2 Oct 2012 114,745 miles

both front tyres wearing from inner edge needs tracking

Pass 6 Aug 2011 109,645 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 109,645 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 95,918 miles

child seats rear. belts not checked properly

Fail 3 Aug 2010 95,918 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seats rear. belts not checked properly

Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,908 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 64,876 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 64,876 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 53,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,182 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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LT03 KGF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 LT03 KGF, 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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LT03 KGF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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