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CK03 KWE

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

132,738 mi
Last recorded132,738 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 KWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 132,738 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre brake pipes rusty

plastic over sills

tyre treads cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2021 132,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre brake pipes rusty

plastic over sills

tyre treads cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2020 130,372 miles

brake pipes slightly rusty

plastic over sills

Fail 27 Jul 2020 130,370 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

brake pipes slightly rusty

plastic over sills

Pass 12 Jul 2019 127,771 miles

centre/rear brake pipes rusty

mil light returns to dash after car has been stood

rear suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 12 Jul 2019 127,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre/rear brake pipes rusty

rear suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 18 Jul 2018 124,093 miles

chip in screen

grease around cv boot n/s

n/s rear suspension arm bush worn

slight blow on exhaust joint

Fail 18 Jul 2018 124,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chip in screen

grease around cv boot n/s

n/s rear suspension arm bush worn

slight blow on exhaust joint

Pass 11 Jul 2017 120,275 miles

grease around n/s cv boot

o/s centre/rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2017 120,274 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

grease around n/s cv boot

o/s centre/rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2016 116,226 miles

mil on dash

Fail 8 Jul 2016 116,225 miles

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

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

different size tyres front/ rear axle

Pass 26 Jun 2015 112,095 miles

chip in sceen

mill light on dash

plastic coverd sills

Fail 26 Jun 2015 112,095 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

chip in sceen

mill light on dash

plastic coverd sills

Pass 8 Jul 2014 108,562 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 108,562 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 105,868 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 105,868 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside 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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 13 Jan 2012 101,792 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

Fail 11 Jan 2012 101,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Pass 20 Dec 2010 94,403 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 90,266 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 83,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 69,640 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,283 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 45,509 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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CK03 KWE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CK03 KWE, 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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CK03 KWE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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