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CP52 SOE

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

156,361 mi
Last recorded156,361 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP52 SOE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 156,361 miles

child seat incorrectly fitted in the offside rear.

corrosion in front x member, rear chassis and rear inner wheel arches.

front brake pads wearing low, slight lip on the front brake discs.

front lower arm rear bushes splitting.

nearside front seat belt frayed

odd wheel nut fitted to the offside front

offside rear outer side light not working.

play in wiper linkage

slight lip on the rear brake discs.

slight play in both track rod ends and both inner steering arms.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 156,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

child seat incorrectly fitted in the offside rear.

corrosion in front x member, rear chassis and rear inner wheel arches.

front brake pads wearing low, slight lip on the front brake discs.

front lower arm rear bushes splitting.

nearside front seat belt frayed

odd wheel nut fitted to the offside front

offside rear outer side light not working.

slight lip on the rear brake discs.

slight play in both track rod ends and both inner steering arms.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 152,240 miles

aux drive belt perished.

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated.

child seat fitted in the offside rear.

corrosion in the rear floor pans.

slight imbalance from the front brakes.

wipers poor.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 152,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

aux drive belt perished.

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated.

child seat fitted in the offside rear.

corrosion in the rear floor pans.

handbrake travel high.

nearside rear brake pads appear low (inner)

slight bind from the nearside rear road wheel.

slight imbalance from the front brakes.

wipers poor.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 148,194 miles

movement in both front top shock bearings..dampness around n/s steering rack boot..rear suspension bushs perished..instrument stalk becoming loose..corrosion around middle/rear exhaust flanges..

wiper rack/link becoming weak..

Fail 21 Apr 2015 148,194 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

RATTLE FROM CLUTCH AREA....

movement in both front top shock bearings..dampness around n/s steering rack boot..rear suspension bushs perished..instrument stalk becoming loose..corrosion around middle/rear exhaust flanges..

Pass 8 May 2014 142,788 miles

front(both sides) suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged , but preventing the in gress of dirt [2.4.g.2]

nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt [2.4.g.2]

nearside rear brake back plate corroded through.

rear brake pads and discs worn thin and corroded.

Fail 7 May 2014 142,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake back plate corroded through.

rear brake discs and pads worn thin.

Pass 1 May 2013 134,371 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 134,371 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 126,291 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 126,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 121,435 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 121,430 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 107,011 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 106,986 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 90,824 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 73,743 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 56,264 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 56,264 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 SOE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SOE, 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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CP52 SOE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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