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CP03 LSJ

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

184,466 mi
Last recorded184,466 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 LSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 184,466 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 27 Sep 2022 184,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine management light illuminated

Pass 28 Sep 2021 181,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 180,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 180,108 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 174,060 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 174,060 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 167,336 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 167,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 160,571 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 160,571 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 152,726 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 152,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 146,034 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 146,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 138,967 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 129,028 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 129,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 118,479 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 118,474 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 108,440 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 95,503 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,894 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 71,073 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 71,073 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,412 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 58,412 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 44,787 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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CP03 LSJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LSJ, 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 LSJ registered?

CP03 LSJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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