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CV03 VDF

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,981 mi
Last recorded137,981 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 VDF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 137,981 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 125,946 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 116,859 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 104,205 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 93,468 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 80,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 70,286 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 70,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,507 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 51,739 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,193 miles

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

Offside 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 VDF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV03 VDF registered?

CV03 VDF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is CV03 VDF safe to buy?

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