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CP52 KUF

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,839 mi
Last recorded87,839 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 KUF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 87,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake on reserve travel

Fail 6 Jan 2022 87,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake on reserve travel

Pass 22 Dec 2020 79,569 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 79,569 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 65,160 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter very slight (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 65,160 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter very slight (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 62,809 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,159 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,590 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,273 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 52,272 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,663 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,807 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 46,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,097 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,490 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,418 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,470 miles

initial damage to front number plate

Pass 20 Feb 2007 28,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

initial damage to front number plate

Pass 1 Mar 2006 22,917 miles

body kit fitted to sills / engtne covers fitted some components unable to inspect

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CP52 KUF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP52 KUF, 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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What year was CP52 KUF registered?

CP52 KUF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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