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CP52 SNU

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,020 mi
Last recorded132,020 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 SNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 132,020 miles

Offside side repeater lens damaged.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 132,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside side repeater lens damaged.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 129,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 129,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 125,642 miles

n/s front lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Fail 14 Jan 2016 125,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s front lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2015 119,355 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn 2-3 mm

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 Jan 2015 119,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Tyre worn 2-3 mm

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Jan 2014 110,049 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s mean bean high,o/s/f repeater lamp lens brocken

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Dec 2012 105,966 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 100,788 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 100,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 96,470 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 91,872 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 84,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 75,602 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm also o/s/f tyre 2.5mm getting close to legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2007 61,946 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,933 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 48,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SNU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SNU, 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 CP52 SNU registered?

CP52 SNU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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