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WL52 MKK

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

106,041 mi
Last recorded106,041 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 MKK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 106,041 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 9 Mar 2026 106,038 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 102,850 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2025 102,850 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 99,125 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

exhaust corroded

rear brake discsc corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2024 99,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 90,409 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

rear no plate water marked

Fail 9 Feb 2023 90,409 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 76,940 miles

front brake pads very low

rear brake pipes corroded

rear no plate water marked

Fail 18 Feb 2022 76,940 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 69,563 miles

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.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 65,515 miles

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))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 65,515 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 58,953 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 58,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,344 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 52,344 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 39,895 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 39,895 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 27,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 26,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 25,787 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,109 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 24,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,193 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 20,233 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 18,424 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 18,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 16,720 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 14,593 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 14,593 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 12,380 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 10,439 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 10,439 miles

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.

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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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.

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WL52 MKK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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