MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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)
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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..
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.
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.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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