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CT03 BZR

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,331 mi
Last recorded123,331 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 BZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 123,331 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 122,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2013 109,228 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 100,523 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 84,118 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 84,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 73,830 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 62,567 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,949 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 46,447 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 46,447 miles

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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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CT03 BZR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CT03 BZR, 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 CT03 BZR registered?

CT03 BZR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is CT03 BZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT03 BZR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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