MOT Status
ValidMileage
106,041 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
fuel cap seal perished
exhaust corroded
rear discs corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
rear discs corroded
both rear tyres bald on inner edges
exhaust corroded
rear brake discsc corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
bike rack fitted to rear of vehicle
both rear tyres bald on inner edges
exhaust corroded
rear brake discsc corroded
both front tyres worn on inner edges
nearside rear inner sidelight not working
rear no plate water marked
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres worn on inner edges
front brake pads very low
nearside rear inner sidelight not working
rear no plate water marked
front brake pads very low
rear brake pipes corroded
rear no plate water marked
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
front brake pads very low
rear brake pipes corroded
rear no plate water marked
Both rear tyres starting to perish.
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm outer bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Registration plate inscription illegible obscured due to bike rack fitted to rear of vehicle (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.7mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm outer bush in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 1.8mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front tyres have edge wear
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn top tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn top tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front tyres have edge wear
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
registration plate obscured by cycle rack (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
WL52 MKK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 WL52 MKK, 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
How do I check the history of WL52 MKK?
You can check the full history of WL52 MKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was WL52 MKK registered?
WL52 MKK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2003.
Is WL52 MKK safe to buy?
The MOT history for WL52 MKK shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WL52 MKK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WL52 MKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.