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CA03 JEJ

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,992 mi
Last recorded76,992 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 JEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 76,992 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,757 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,608 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 66,585 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,894 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,520 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 60,520 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 55,770 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,218 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 43,721 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 43,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,481 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,211 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 27,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 21,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 21,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 14,231 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 11,527 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 JEJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol 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 JEJ, 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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CA03 JEJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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