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CK03 VZR

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,964 mi
Last recorded144,964 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 VZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 144,964 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 144,964 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 137,471 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 137,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 127,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 112,520 miles

front plate poor condition

fuel cap seal cracking

movment at front top shock mount osf close to excesive [ found on shaker]

nsr brake pipe corroded close to excesive / osr pipe corroded

osf shock damp

poss intermitant fault with rear number plate light tested a number of times working at test advide further inspection

suspension rubbers covers perished cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2014 112,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front plate poor condition

fuel cap seal cracking

movment at front top shock mount osf close to excesive [ found on shaker]

nsr brake pipe corroded close to excesive / osr pipe corroded

osf shock damp

suspension rubbers covers perished cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2013 98,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,468 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 82,743 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

exhaust corroded

suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,477 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 69,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,661 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,285 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,357 miles

Both rear track control arm bushes just starting to seperate

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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CK03 VZR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CK03 VZR, 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.

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What year was CK03 VZR registered?

CK03 VZR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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