MOT Status
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113,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake rubbing
drivers seat belt slight fraying on edge
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s rear tyre slightly distorted
un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted
not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers
unable to inspect sills due to plastic covers
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C4 BOW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 C4 BOW, 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 C4 BOW registered?
C4 BOW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is C4 BOW safe to buy?
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