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ExpiredMileage
134,990 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both slightly noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))
flexys and bushes deteriorating
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded and rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both slightly noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))
flexys and bushes deteriorating
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills back plates (2.4.A.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
eml on
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills back plates (2.4.A.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
eml on
Advise rear offside number plate light slightly dull in operation
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise inner tread edge wearing very low and unevenly (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread wearing low and on tread wear marker blocks (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured strong advise (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot is partly split at back of the boot still secure at time of test (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front tyre inner tread area wearing un-even and low on treadedge
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside metal brake pipes going to flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear boot floor in perscribed area of tow bar mounting points corroded
Rear nearside and offside brake disc back plates are badly corroded and starting to break up
engine eml warning light displayed on dash
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure insecure at the rear of the boot torn away (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort very low effort recorded (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Advise rear offside number plate light slightly dull in operation
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise inner tread edge wearing very low and unevenly (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread wearing low and on tread wear marker blocks (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured strong advise (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot is partly split at back of the boot still secure at time of test (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front tyre inner tread area wearing un-even and low on treadedge
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside metal brake pipes going to flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear boot floor in perscribed area of tow bar mounting points corroded
Rear nearside and offside brake disc back plates are badly corroded and starting to break up
engine eml warning light displayed on dash
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
eml light on
rear brake discs corroding
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
eml light on
rear brake discs corroding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml light on
o/s/f statring to wear inner edge
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml light on
o/s/f statring to wear inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
eml light on
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
eml light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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CT03 CRU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CT03 CRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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CT03 CRU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 August 2003.
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