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CF53 LRL

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,000 mi
Last recorded123,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 LRL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 123,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 118,570 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 118,560 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,341 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 114,333 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s patterns incorrect (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired mounting bracket fitted incorectly (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 110,995 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2015 110,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2014 108,447 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2013 104,155 miles

Offside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall, not exceeding requirements

Pass 7 Feb 2012 99,251 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 99,251 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 93,701 miles

very little reserve travel on hand brake lever left

Pass 9 Mar 2010 87,032 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 78,822 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 62,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 46,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CF53 LRL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF53 LRL, 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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CF53 LRL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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