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CU03 UUK

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,741 mi
Last recorded69,741 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 UUK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,741 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 69,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,980 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 65,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,765 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 61,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,155 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 52,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,574 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,979 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 42,854 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,852 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,265 miles

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

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

air bag nlight on.

engine managment light on.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,987 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,326 miles

air bag light on

Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,771 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,740 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 10,733 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 10,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 UUK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UUK, 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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CU03 UUK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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