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CP53 OHJ

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

282,383 mi
Last recorded282,383 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 OHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 282,383 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 282,383 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 261,838 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 261,838 miles

Nearside 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)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 240,254 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 240,253 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 219,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 219,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 200,187 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 200,187 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 183,112 miles

rear exhust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 165,355 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 149,819 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 134,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 117,722 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 95,126 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 79,991 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 56,492 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 OHJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CP53 OHJ, 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 OHJ registered?

CP53 OHJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is CP53 OHJ safe to buy?

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