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CA03 ZNK

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,618 mi
Last recorded96,618 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 ZNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 96,618 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,630 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 87,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,294 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre inner tread 'stepped' may cause a droning noise [which could be misdiagnosed as a wheel]

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,300 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,093 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,338 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,832 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,699 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 51,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 45,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,215 miles

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

light perishing on both rear tyres

Fail 28 Jul 2006 27,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,919 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 ZNK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZNK, 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 ZNK registered?

CA03 ZNK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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