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CA03 FEU

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,529 mi
Last recorded153,529 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 153,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output affecting pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 153,475 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 143,066 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 143,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 136,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 117,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 117,781 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Grill (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 109,633 miles

Front brake pads wearing very thin

Front tyres close to limit

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Rear inner brake discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 106,559 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 101,508 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 96,443 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 91,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2011 85,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 85,418 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,806 miles

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

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 1 Jun 2010 80,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2009 74,832 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 64,647 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 52,525 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2007 52,525 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 39,237 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 FEU 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 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 CA03 FEU, 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 CA03 FEU registered?

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

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