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RJ53 KNP

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,222 mi
Last recorded59,222 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 KNP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,222 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,261 miles

n/s r and o/s/r tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,836 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 42,836 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,127 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,883 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,767 miles

All tyres perrished

Fail 14 Jul 2009 23,767 miles

All tyres perrished

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,687 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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RJ53 KNP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ53 KNP, 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 RJ53 KNP registered?

RJ53 KNP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is RJ53 KNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ53 KNP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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