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CX03 VKK

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,358 mi
Last recorded63,358 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 VKK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,358 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

corrosion on rear coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front tyre close to limits and perished

offside front tyre has cuts on sidewall but no cords showing

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2015 63,358 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape

corrosion on rear coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front tyre close to limits and perished

offside front tyre has cuts on sidewall but no cords showing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,392 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,043 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 54,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,252 miles

All brake discs corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brake pipe ferrules corroding

Fuel filter pipe corroding

MIL Light on / engine stalls

Marker lights incorrect colour

Fail 20 Jun 2012 47,251 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

All brake discs corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brake pipe ferrules corroding

Fuel filter pipe corroding

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Marker lights incorrect colour

Pass 9 Jul 2011 46,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake performance uneven

inspection cover fitted above engine

n/s/f marker light inoperative - unable to distinguish colour

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f marker light slightly discoloured

o/s/r marker light incorrect colour

rear brake discs worn,lipped and scored

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking up

Fail 9 Jul 2011 46,995 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking up

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake performance uneven

inspection cover fitted above engine

n/s/f marker light inoperative - unable to distinguish colour

n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/f marker light slightly discoloured

o/s/r marker light incorrect colour

rear brake discs worn,lipped and scored

Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,952 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 41,948 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,167 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 33,167 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,156 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,535 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 13,930 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 13,930 miles

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

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 VKK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VKK, 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 CX03 VKK registered?

CX03 VKK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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