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CP03 LNW

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,824 mi
Last recorded201,824 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 LNW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 201,824 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 201,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 93,751 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 193,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexy loose in holder (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened stabliser link rubbers perished (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 171,498 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar links rubbers perishing

front to rear brake pipes rusting

nearside rear caliper damp round seal new caliper could be excess fluid

oil leak on engine

top strut mounts dry and noisey

Pass 6 Nov 2013 157,256 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 141,048 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 124,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 124,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 122,934 miles

long travel on handbrake

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 23 Jul 2010 115,319 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 115,300 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner egde tread not cut as deep

Pass 16 Jul 2009 102,713 miles

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

Offside front side light dim

Plastic oversills fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2009 102,707 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front side light dim

Plastic oversills fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2008 85,813 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 60,038 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 60,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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CP03 LNW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP03 LNW, 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 CP03 LNW registered?

CP03 LNW is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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The MOT history for CP03 LNW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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