CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL03 CNA

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,265 mi
Last recorded72,265 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationBL03 CNA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 72,265 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 72,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 63,592 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 63,588 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 63,585 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,351 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 56,549 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 56,546 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2021 44,264 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 37,630 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres low tread and slightly out of shape due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 37,502 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES LOW TREAD AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE DUE TO AGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 37,142 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES LOW TREAD AND SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE DUE TO AGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 36,811 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front tyre tread feathering

Offside Front Offside front trye tread feathering.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear O/S/R Tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 36,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear O/S/R Tyre wearing unevenly

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,428 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,675 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 32,567 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 32,567 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,518 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,249 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 27,814 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,425 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,252 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 22,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight oil leak from sump plug

Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,703 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 14,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,650 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL03 CNA is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL03 CNA, 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 BL03 CNA?

You can check the full history of BL03 CNA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL03 CNA registered?

BL03 CNA is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is BL03 CNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 CNA shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL03 CNA 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 BL03 CNA. 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.