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CA52 LBE

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,059 mi
Last recorded165,059 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 LBE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 165,059 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 164,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Also insecure (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 158,821 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 158,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 148,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 141,031 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 1 Oct 2013 132,374 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 132,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 123,762 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 123,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 108,148 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,064 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,215 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 67,111 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 58,337 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 50,614 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 50,614 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 40,086 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 LBE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LBE, 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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CA52 LBE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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