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CX03 VJJ

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,101 mi
Last recorded104,101 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 VJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 104,101 miles

Anti roll bars and lower ball joints rubbers perished

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

Front brake pipes and flexis

Fuel pipes and fuel filter badly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 104,101 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front to rear at tank burst under test (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti roll bars and lower ball joints rubbers perished

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

Front brake pipes and flexis

Fuel pipes and fuel filter badly corroded

Nearside Front Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 89,440 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 89,438 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,671 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 75,671 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 69,215 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES RUSTED

O/S/R TYRE HAS A SIDEWALL CUT

Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,422 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,647 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 54,759 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,336 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,341 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,205 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,328 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,795 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,667 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 VJJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

CX03 VJJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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