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ND03 KZB

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,138 mi
Last recorded98,138 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND03 KZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2017 98,138 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2017 98,138 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 83,155 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both inner sill and chassis legs have slight corrosion

underbody of the vehicle has surface rust

Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,901 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

both front coil springs are corroded.

both inner sills and chassis legs have rust corrosion.

front lower radiator valance panel corroded.

middle exhaust silencer corroded.

underbody of vehicle has surface rust.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,966 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 66,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 62,282 miles

Brake discs slightly worn - Front,

Nearside All position lamps have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 62,282 miles

Brake discs slightly worn - Front,

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,863 miles

Brake discs worn - front and rear service recommended.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 57,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake discs worn - front and rear service recommended.

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,649 miles

Brake Discs, front - worn and slightly pitted

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

O/S/R Light lens cracked repaired using tape.

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

Windows after market tinting evident

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,064 miles

FRONT SIDE WINDOWS HAVE BEEN TINTED AND I HAVE TO ADVISE THAT THIS IS NOT PART OF THE M.O.T.BUT MAY BE REGARDED OTHERWISE BY TRAFFIC POLICE. ---THE 4 SIDE MARKERS HAVE FADED AND WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 44,064 miles

FRONT SIDE WINDOWS HAVE BEEN TINTED AND I HAVE TO ADVISE THAT THIS IS NOT PART OF THE M.O.T.BUT MAY BE REGARDED OTHERWISE BY TRAFFIC POLICE. ---THE 4 SIDE MARKERS HAVE FADED AND WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,326 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 20,408 miles

Front tyres are different aspect ratio to the rears (front tyres incorrect size)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 20,408 miles

Front tyres are different aspect ratio to the rears (front tyres incorrect size)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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ND03 KZB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ND03 KZB, 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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ND03 KZB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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