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CA03 FXU

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,072 mi
Last recorded140,072 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 FXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 140,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2018 134,454 miles

2154517 profile tyres fitted across the rear axle

2254517 profile tyres fitted across the front axle

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split but has no exposed cords

Fail 13 Jan 2018 134,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

2154517 profile tyres fitted across the rear axle

2254517 profile tyres fitted across the front axle

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split but has no exposed cords

Pass 12 Jan 2017 125,462 miles

2154517 profile tyres fitted across the rear axle

2254517 profile tyres fitted across the front axle

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre has run flat damage to the inner sidewall but no exsposed cords

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 116,065 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

auxiliary belt perishing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 105,288 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 105,288 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 102,838 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 102,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 May 2013 96,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 May 2013 96,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2012 91,889 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 May 2012 91,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2011 85,479 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 May 2010 78,344 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 78,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2009 69,309 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 63,831 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 56,808 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 2 Jun 2007 56,808 miles

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 1 Jul 2006 47,288 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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CA03 FXU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA03 FXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA03 FXU registered?

CA03 FXU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is CA03 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 FXU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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