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CW03 FDF

2003 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,878 mi
Last recorded116,878 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 FDF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 116,878 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 116,800 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 113,611 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 99,594 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,762 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 94,007 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,974 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,204 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,812 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 88,779 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 88,779 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 79,091 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 79,091 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 68,154 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 67,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,660 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 56,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 45,589 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,589 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,235 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 34,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,116 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 24,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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CW03 FDF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CW03 FDF, 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 CW03 FDF registered?

CW03 FDF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is CW03 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW03 FDF shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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