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CV03 VCD

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,420 mi
Last recorded75,420 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 VCD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2020 75,420 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,987 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,142 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,875 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

centre to rear exhaust flange badly corroded

corrosion to all rear suspension components

Fail 21 Jun 2017 66,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

centre to rear exhaust flange badly corroded

corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,101 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,232 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,410 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall perrished

Fail 27 Jun 2014 57,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre side wall perrished

Pass 22 Nov 2013 55,113 miles

N/S/R tyre side walls deterioated

Fail 21 Nov 2013 55,113 miles

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

N/S/R tyre side walls deterioated

Pass 8 Nov 2012 51,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,763 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 43,513 miles

205/50/16 X4

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Fail 27 Nov 2010 43,513 miles

205/50/16 X4

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/11/10

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Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,223 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,174 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,364 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,641 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 VCD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCD, 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 VCD is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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