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CU03 OAC

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,993 mi
Last recorded73,993 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OAC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,435 miles

near side rear indicator starting oo show white light

off side rear indicator starting too show white light

radiator incorrectly positioned

rear silencer joint corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 70,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear indicator starting oo show white light

off side rear indicator starting too show white light

radiator incorrectly positioned

rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 70,055 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,434 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 56,722 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 56,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,574 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,780 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CU03 OAC is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU03 OAC, 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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What year was CU03 OAC registered?

CU03 OAC is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is CU03 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 OAC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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