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RF53 KMO

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

169,561 mi
Last recorded169,561 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 KMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 169,561 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 169,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 156,088 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 156,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 143,881 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 130,034 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 125,860 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 125,860 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 121,759 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both O/Side & N/Side (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 115,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 115,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 109,150 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre has small cracks too outer edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 103,332 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (top mounts) (2.5.B.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres cracked (no cords showing)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 103,332 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (top mounts) (2.5.B.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres cracked (no cords showing)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,637 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight cracking outer treads

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,176 miles

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

N/Side front & rear tyre side walls damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,205 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 75,466 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,091 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 68,091 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,430 miles

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,841 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,011 miles

Oil leak

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 44,011 miles

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,570 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,203 miles

Oil leak

slight damage n/s/f tyre side wall

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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RF53 KMO is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RF53 KMO, 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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RF53 KMO is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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