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AV03 CZX

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,733 mi
Last recorded120,733 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 CZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 120,733 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 113,428 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 98,622 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 98,598 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,055 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,772 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 77,403 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,277 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,108 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 62,210 miles

front pads low

Pass 21 Nov 2006 55,726 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,261 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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AV03 CZX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AV03 CZX, 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 AV03 CZX registered?

AV03 CZX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AV03 CZX safe to buy?

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