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CV03 VCK

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,980 mi
Last recorded162,980 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 VCK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 162,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2014 162,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 124,116 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,281 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,819 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 37,565 miles

Airbag light on dash

Handbrake high

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,074 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,051 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 VCK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VCK, 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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What year was CV03 VCK registered?

CV03 VCK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is CV03 VCK safe to buy?

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