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CV03 GKA

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,686 mi
Last recorded87,686 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 GKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake backing plates corroded through,rear chassis/inner sill areas corroded,EML system suspect.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust joint corroded, dust covers deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2016 85,486 miles

EML on, both front hubs corroded, dust covers deteriorated, rear exhaust flange corroded

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 85,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

EML on, both front hubs corroded, dust covers deteriorated, rear exhaust flange corroded

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 82,088 miles

tested wet,brake pipes wax oiled

Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,081 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear chassis and tank straps slightly corroded,exhaust corroded,E.M.L on

Fail 2 Sep 2014 78,081 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear chassis and tank straps slightly corroded,exhaust corroded,E.M.L on

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,897 miles

fuel tank straps coroded

Fail 28 Aug 2013 73,897 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank straps coroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel tank straps coroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,615 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,559 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,893 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 57,893 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,395 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 48,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 38,394 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,305 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,704 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 19,704 miles

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

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

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 GKA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GKA, 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 GKA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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