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SW03 KVB

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

11,500 mi
Last recorded11,500 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 KVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 11,500 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,250 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 98,250 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,801 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,634 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 57,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2014 48,560 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 48,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 46,690 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 45,120 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 43,559 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

nail in offside front tyre tread.

Pass 20 Jun 2009 35,240 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,329 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,508 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,564 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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SW03 KVB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SW03 KVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW03 KVB registered?

SW03 KVB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is SW03 KVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 KVB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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