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CV03 GGP

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,636 mi
Last recorded97,636 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 GGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,636 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,056 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 93,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested BRAKE PIPE LEAKING CORRODED (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 89,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 89,573 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 89,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,125 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,210 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 70,906 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,370 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 68,367 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,557 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,346 miles

N/S/R tyre slight cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre slight cracking

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,080 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and slight cracking

offside rear tyre has a nail in it and slight cracking

Fail 13 Jan 2012 58,080 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and slight cracking

offside rear tyre has a nail in it and slight cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,767 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 54,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,891 miles

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

advise front brake imbalance 24%

Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,357 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,427 miles

advise to replace rear pads

Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,257 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,299 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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CV03 GGP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV03 GGP, 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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CV03 GGP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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