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CE03 FZK

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

220,102 mi
Last recorded220,102 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 FZK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 220,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 212,944 miles

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

Nearside Front inner edge

engine covers

sill covers

Pass 30 Sep 2014 212,126 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 212,126 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 209,313 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 209,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 207,314 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)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 207,314 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 16 Sep 2011 204,941 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 204,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 179,447 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 179,441 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 156,430 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 156,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 119,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 May 2008 119,711 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 90,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 90,969 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 66,369 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 66,369 miles

oil leak

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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CE03 FZK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CE03 FZK, 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 CE03 FZK registered?

CE03 FZK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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