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CV03 FOF

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,179 mi
Last recorded93,179 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 FOF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,179 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 93,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

195/60/15 X 3

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OSF FOG LIGHT INOP

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVCERS

Oil leak

PBT-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES-31/5/13

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 5 Mar 2012 82,558 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 82,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 75,705 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,141 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,761 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 61,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,671 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 51,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 40,053 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2007 40,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 26,802 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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CV03 FOF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 CV03 FOF, 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 CV03 FOF registered?

CV03 FOF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is CV03 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV03 FOF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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