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CV03 VBY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,653 mi
Last recorded58,653 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 VBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 58,653 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension Components corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 58,315 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 58,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn top tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 56,920 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 56,920 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,670 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 55,670 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 55,201 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 52,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,900 miles

advise slight surface corrosion underneath

Fail 28 Feb 2018 51,900 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise slight surface corrosion underneath

Pass 7 May 2016 49,443 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 46,444 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 42,629 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 39,450 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 35,873 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 31,930 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 27,785 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 24,627 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,757 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,119 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 VBY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CV03 VBY, 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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CV03 VBY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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