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CF03 ONR

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,046 mi
Last recorded184,046 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 ONR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 184,046 miles

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

215/45/17 X 4

FUEL LINES S/CORR-PODOR

OIL LEAK

PBT-PODOT

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 3 Aug 2015 184,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

215/45/17 X 4

FUEL LINES S/CORR-PODOR

OIL LEAK

PBT-PODOT

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 21 Aug 2014 176,406 miles

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

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

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Fail 19 Aug 2014 176,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 26 Aug 2013 163,618 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear side marker discoloured

Fail 26 Aug 2013 163,618 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear side marker discoloured

Pass 10 Aug 2012 145,410 miles

front pads starting to get low

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

rear tyres appear to be under inflated

Fail 10 Aug 2012 145,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front pads starting to get low

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres appear to be under inflated

Pass 28 Jun 2011 132,371 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 132,370 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 120,230 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 120,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 105,927 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 94,457 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear number plates fading

nearside front & offside rear marker lights showing white light

Pass 24 Jul 2008 94,457 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear number plates fading

nearside front & offside rear marker lights showing white light

Pass 8 Aug 2007 75,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,426 miles

front & rear number plates slightly deteriorated

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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CF03 ONR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CF03 ONR, 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 CF03 ONR registered?

CF03 ONR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is CF03 ONR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 ONR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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