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CP03 ZUD

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,481 mi
Last recorded151,481 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 ZUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 151,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking and tread on 3m

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 142,694 miles

Cracked windscreen

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 142,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Cracked windscreen

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 131,204 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 131,204 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 121,972 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 121,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 112,964 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 112,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 104,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 104,940 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 92,506 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 92,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 79,059 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 64,221 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 64,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads low-advise new.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,541 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 ZUD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZUD, 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.

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

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