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CX03 UBM

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,844 mi
Last recorded97,844 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 UBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 97,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 97,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 95,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,197 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 92,797 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Wipers deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 88,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 85,240 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 85,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,803 miles

nearside front supplementary side marker not working

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 78,323 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer shoulders

Fail 15 Feb 2013 73,587 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer shoulders

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,176 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 62,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,043 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,881 miles

off/side front wiper blade,is slightlt deteroated

Fail 22 Feb 2010 50,881 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off/side front wiper blade,is slightlt deteroated

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,293 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,816 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 38,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 30,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,178 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 20,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,560 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,759 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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CX03 UBM is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX03 UBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CX03 UBM registered?

CX03 UBM is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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