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CV52 WLW

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,947 mi
Last recorded71,947 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 WLW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,947 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all four brake discs slightly corroded

eml light on

Pass 10 Dec 2011 70,973 miles

osr/nsr brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2011 70,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr/nsr brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,566 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,848 miles

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

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2009 47,847 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,045 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 42,469 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,098 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 32,220 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 32,220 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 22,315 miles

Offside Front 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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CV52 WLW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CV52 WLW, 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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What year was CV52 WLW registered?

CV52 WLW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is CV52 WLW safe to buy?

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