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CU03 WWT

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,316 mi
Last recorded62,316 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 WWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 62,316 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 62,315 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,201 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has close to excessive wear or free play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has close to excessive wear or free play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to chassis rails/floors

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear outer sills

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Oct 2020 57,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has close to excessive wear or free play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has close to excessive wear or free play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to chassis rails/floors

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear outer sills

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Oct 2019 51,446 miles

both front wipers poor

repaired areas heavily undersealed

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2019 51,337 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel/wheel arch behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel/wheel arch behind wheel close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp wipers parking in wrong positions

engine management light on

Pass 2 Oct 2018 44,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside door mirror damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2018 44,662 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,923 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 38,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 32,638 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 25,749 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 19,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 14,185 miles

both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 2 May 2013 14,185 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 23 Apr 2012 13,596 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 13,596 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2011 12,699 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 12,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,382 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 10,100 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 9,148 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 7,634 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 7,634 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 6,063 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 6,063 miles

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 WWT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CU03 WWT, 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 WWT registered?

CU03 WWT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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