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SW03 KVC

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,806 mi
Last recorded91,806 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 KVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,806 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 89,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all suspension components corroded but serviceable

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 86,215 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,770 miles

tow ball & electrics removed

Fail 16 Jun 2015 83,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

osr flexi hose insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

osr flexi hose insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,727 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,092 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 58,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2011 58,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,963 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,191 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 42,191 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,936 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 36,936 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 30,847 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 30,847 miles

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

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

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

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 KVC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc 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 SW03 KVC, 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 SW03 KVC registered?

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

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