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CA03 FEH

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,339 mi
Last recorded127,339 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FEH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 127,339 miles

All brake back plates corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2014 127,289 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

All brake back plates corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2013 121,240 miles

advise nail in o/s/r tyre also tyre worn low on tread

advise o/s/f fog light insecure also not working

Fail 13 Jun 2013 121,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

advise nail in o/s/r tyre also tyre worn low on tread

advise o/s/f fog light insecure also not working

Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,199 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside mirror unit secured by tape

rear brake judder

Fail 20 Jun 2012 113,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside mirror unit secured by tape

Pass 20 Jun 2011 106,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and Rear brake pads low

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes holding on slightly

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2010 101,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 101,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 95,092 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,092 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 87,709 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 87,709 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 76,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2006 63,350 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 63,350 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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CA03 FEH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CA03 FEH, 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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CA03 FEH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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