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CA03 FFB

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,893 mi
Last recorded144,893 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 144,893 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 137,243 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 137,235 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 128,586 miles

front discs / pads

Pass 23 Mar 2011 114,370 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 103,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 92,227 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 73,824 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,543 miles

stone chip front screen

Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,435 miles

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

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 FFB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FFB, 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

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What year was CA03 FFB registered?

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

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