MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,251 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Side repeater incorrect colour Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear hub backing plates corroded and deteriorating both sides
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear hub backing plates corroded and deteriorating both sides
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output On both head lights (4.1.4 (b))
Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Both disc dust covers corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Tie rod mount corroding on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear both sides, back plates corroded
Front of vehicle damaged
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front mirror glass fault
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front of vehicle damaged
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front mirror glass fault
Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components-wheel arch covers fitted-sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to inspect due to dog lead (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components-wheel arch covers fitted-sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rear brakes imbalanced and o/s caliper arm forwards
service due, oil leak, o/s bottom ball joint and track rod end boots heavy cracking, o/s c.v.boot and components greased
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rear brakes imbalanced and o/s caliper arm forwards
service due, oil leak, o/s bottom ball joint and track rod end boots heavy cracking, o/s c.v.boot and components greased
multi guards fitted, oil leak, o/s bootom ball joint boot split, o/s track rod end boot cracking
n/s track rod end boot loose, n/s rear inner side light in-op
Dampness at front flexi hoses.
hand brake travel, n/s head lamp damp, oil leak, multi guards fitted, track rod end and roll bar link boots deteriorated, brake discs minor deterioration
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
hand brake travel, n/s head lamp damp, oil leak, multi guards fitted, track rod end and roll bar link boots deteriorated, brake discs minor deterioration
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
two front tyres wearing on edges/small engine oil leak/two front suspension ball joint dust covers cracking/worn.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
two front tyres wearing on edges/small engine oil leak/two front suspension ball joint dust covers cracking/worn.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
ball joint boots deteriorated
rear brakes imbalanced, oil leak, multi guards fitted
ns wiper det, guards multi, dip aim at limits
minor handbrake u/balance
hand brake uneven,guards fitted multi.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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CV03 VCJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 VCJ, 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 VCJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 April 2003.
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