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CA03 JDJ

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,514 mi
Last recorded198,514 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 JDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 198,514 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and out shape

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2016 198,514 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and out shape

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 181,329 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to windscreen in zone a is max size permitted

offside front tyre low on inner edge and cut in sidewall

Fail 2 Jun 2015 181,327 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

damage to windscreen in zone a is max size permitted

not correct battery clamp fitted

offside front tyre low on inner edge and cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2014 169,573 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 169,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 169,055 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 169,055 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 159,320 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 159,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 123,093 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 3 Sep 2010 123,073 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 1 Sep 2009 102,318 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning light on

running lights discoloured

Fail 1 Sep 2009 102,318 miles

air bag warning light on

running lights discoloured

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 81,884 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 59,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 59,819 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,295 miles

cuts on o/s/f tyre outer wall

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 JDJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JDJ, 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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CA03 JDJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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