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CU03 ORG

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,993 mi
Last recorded96,993 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 ORG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 96,993 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 96,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 86,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,418 miles

slight damage to n/s/f marker lamp lens

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,490 miles

n/s side postion lamp excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance

Fail 1 Oct 2013 71,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s side postion lamp excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance

Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2012 63,591 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2011 59,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,770 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,499 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,432 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 45,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,297 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 38,293 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 32,383 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,539 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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CU03 ORG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CU03 ORG, 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 CU03 ORG registered?

CU03 ORG is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is CU03 ORG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 ORG shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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