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CP03 UHS

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,507 mi
Last recorded131,507 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 UHS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 131,507 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 129,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 124,443 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2014 124,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2013 115,428 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 115,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 112,690 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2011

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011
Pass 19 Jul 2010 103,644 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 95,601 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 78,531 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,237 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 40,612 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 UHS is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CP03 UHS, 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 UHS registered?

CP03 UHS is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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