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CP52 SKJ

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,254 mi
Last recorded131,254 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 SKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 131,254 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,066 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 124,060 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 117,945 miles

rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded recomened renewal

Fail 1 Oct 2013 117,939 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front braking discs are heavily deteriorated recomened renewal

rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded recomened renewal

Pass 30 Oct 2012 109,375 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 98,274 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 86,484 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,602 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,987 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 51,857 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 51,857 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 29,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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CP52 SKJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc 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 CP52 SKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP52 SKJ registered?

CP52 SKJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is CP52 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP52 SKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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