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CF03 ONS

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

208,030 mi
Last recorded208,030 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 ONS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 208,030 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 208,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 201,055 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 201,055 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 192,063 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 192,063 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 182,027 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 182,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 172,030 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 171,855 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 157,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 140,537 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 140,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 124,749 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 124,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 107,613 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,522 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,594 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,417 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 47,680 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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CF03 ONS is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CF03 ONS, 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 CF03 ONS registered?

CF03 ONS is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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