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CX52 RVJ

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

146,812 mi
Last recorded146,812 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 RVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 146,812 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 146,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached mirror (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front reg plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 141,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To front both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis to floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 141,760 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To front both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis to floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 136,183 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 136,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 124,054 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 124,054 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 107,093 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 107,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,493 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,641 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 76,641 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

EML on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,845 miles

engine manegment light on.and engine missfire

Fail 10 Jan 2012 63,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine manegment light on.and engine missfire

Pass 11 Jan 2011 51,240 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)

front and rear disc braking surfaces slightly corroded

water in oil

Fail 5 Jan 2011 51,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

front and rear disc braking surfaces slightly corroded

water in oil

Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,759 miles

small crack in front no plate

water ingress in rear no plate

Fail 5 Jan 2010 38,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

small crack in front no plate

water ingress in rear no plate

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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CX52 RVJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CX52 RVJ, 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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CX52 RVJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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