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CK03 KWU

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,149 mi
Last recorded118,149 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 KWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 118,149 miles

front and rear plates marked

Fail 9 Apr 2014 118,149 miles

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

front and rear plates marked

Pass 4 Apr 2013 107,207 miles

wear front disc

Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,859 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 91,942 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 84,376 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,277 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2009 76,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2008 71,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 71,922 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 66,254 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 63,045 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 KWU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CK03 KWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK03 KWU registered?

CK03 KWU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is CK03 KWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK03 KWU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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