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CA03 FXR

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,690 mi
Last recorded164,690 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 164,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 162,578 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Aug 2018 162,573 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced outer light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2017 157,333 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 157,327 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Nearside and Offside front too rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure Clip insecure. (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working Both Nearside and Offside (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 143,340 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 130,207 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 123,869 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 118,519 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 111,683 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 107,205 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 96,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear position lamp,inner bulb not working

Fail 29 Dec 2009 96,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear position lamp,inner bulb not working

Pass 6 Jan 2009 85,266 miles

Front tracking is out?

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 85,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front tracking is out?

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 73,998 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2007 66,423 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 66,423 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 39,511 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 FXR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FXR, 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 FXR registered?

CA03 FXR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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