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CK52 VLB

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,794 mi
Last recorded157,794 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 VLB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 157,794 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 157,794 miles

All position lamps not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 201,374 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 201,366 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 171,685 miles

front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 28 Apr 2014 171,681 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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)

front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 21 May 2013 141,623 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

nearside rear brake lightly binding

offside rear inner position light not working

Fail 8 May 2013 140,882 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

nearside rear brake lightly binding

offside rear inner position light not working

Fail 21 Apr 2012 122,828 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat nearside and offside rear.

nearside rear slight binding.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 122,828 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat nearside and offside rear.

nearside rear slight binding.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 117,999 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 117,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 112,234 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 105,490 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 95,654 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 95,654 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 87,637 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 64,883 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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CK52 VLB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CK52 VLB, 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 CK52 VLB registered?

CK52 VLB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is CK52 VLB safe to buy?

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