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CA03 FEP

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,525 mi
Last recorded147,525 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FEP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 147,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 147,516 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 139,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 139,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 133,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 126,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 114,105 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 105,748 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 96,454 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 May 2015 86,663 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 86,663 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 79,451 miles

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

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 1 May 2014 79,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

o/s front fog lamp not working

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 9 May 2013 70,742 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 61,575 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 44,096 miles

advise n/s front tyre worn

advise n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,959 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,007 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 16,454 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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CA03 FEP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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