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CA52 ARZ

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,347 mi
Last recorded117,347 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 ARZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 117,347 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 107,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front pads starting to wear low on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2011 107,869 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front pads starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2010 93,682 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 78,135 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to deterorate

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2009 78,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear number plate starting to deterorate

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,909 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 60,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,733 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 27,064 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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CA52 ARZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA52 ARZ, 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 CA52 ARZ registered?

CA52 ARZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is CA52 ARZ safe to buy?

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