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CP53 MUO

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,040 mi
Last recorded154,040 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 MUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 154,040 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing Driveshaft mount to block missing all bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drop link play present

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 148,326 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

rattle noise on vehicle unable to find the source

slight play is steering rackends

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok on test

Pass 21 Jul 2017 142,598 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Corrosion some brake pipes

Oil leak

Rear pads low brake discs corroded

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 21 Jul 2017 142,598 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp O/s indicater causing o/s stop lamp to come on o/s/r interaction (1.2.1f)

All tyres worn on edges

Corrosion some brake pipes

Oil leak

Rear pads low brake discs corroded

Surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 23 May 2016 136,365 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 135,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 135,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 132,828 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 132,826 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 115,315 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 115,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 99,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 98,997 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 80,757 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 80,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,281 miles

Front discs lipped on outter edeges

Hand brake lever has excessive travel reserve not affected

rear discs lipped on outter edges

Pass 11 Jan 2010 52,356 miles

Offside rear tyre wall has surface crackes

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 44,132 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 36,744 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 29,255 miles

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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CP53 MUO is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CP53 MUO, 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 CP53 MUO registered?

CP53 MUO is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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