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CX03 UBJ

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,719 mi
Last recorded95,719 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 UBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 May 2022 95,719 miles

Central Front Upper Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

mil light on dash

Pass 16 Mar 2021 93,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 93,676 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 93,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,834 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 92,834 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 92,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,142 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 91,142 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,967 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 87,967 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,466 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 84,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 77,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 77,383 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,378 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,597 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,637 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,131 miles

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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CX03 UBJ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX03 UBJ, 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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CX03 UBJ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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