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CN03 CWG

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

223,571 mi
Last recorded223,571 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 CWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 223,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 220,701 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 220,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 217,381 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 217,381 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 210,532 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 204,998 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 200,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 195,432 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 189,120 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 189,120 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 181,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 181,364 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 171,943 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 162,144 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 150,888 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 143,959 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 128,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 113,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 113,957 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 75,277 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres close to wear indicators

nearside front tyre on 3.0mm

offside rear tyre on 3.5mm

Pass 26 Apr 2006 52,372 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CN03 CWG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CN03 CWG, 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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CN03 CWG is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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