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CP03 YCN

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,915 mi
Last recorded128,915 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 YCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 128,915 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 128,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 117,332 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 117,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 107,554 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 107,552 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Aug 2009 96,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 96,296 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 81,545 miles

front tyres wearing thin

Fail 9 Aug 2007 65,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front tyre on legal limit

off side front tyre wearing thin

Pass 9 Aug 2007 65,905 miles

near side front tyre on legal limit

off side front tyre wearing thin

Pass 11 Aug 2006 51,663 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CP03 YCN is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP03 YCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP03 YCN registered?

CP03 YCN is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is CP03 YCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 YCN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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