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CV03 VCT

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,985 mi
Last recorded101,985 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 VCT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 101,985 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,540 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 89,297 miles

N/s/f tyre 1mm of tread on inner edge (205/50/16)

N/s/r tyre outer sidewall splitting (NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST)

O/s/f tyre 2mm of tread on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wiper blades smearing the screen slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2015 89,297 miles

N/s/f tyre 1mm of tread on inner edge (205/50/16)

N/s/r tyre outer sidewall splitting (NO CORDS SHOWING AT TIME OF TEST)

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

O/s/f tyre 2mm of tread on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wiper blades smearing the screen slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,068 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked but not showing cords at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2014 78,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracked but not showing cords at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,709 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 66,377 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,480 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,500 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 49,189 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,189 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,794 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,733 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,117 miles

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

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

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 VCT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VCT, 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 VCT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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