MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,416 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all marker lights showing white
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Body component likely to become detached sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all marker lights showing white
Nearside mirror damaged
Nearside sill cover loose
all side marker lights white
fuel filter corroded
Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake hose (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside mirror damaged
Nearside sill cover loose
all side marker lights white
fuel filter corroded
n/s side skirt loose
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust starting to corrode
fuel filter insecure
nearside wing mirror glass cracked
rear brake discs inner face corroded
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
barke fluid level just above minimum
exhaust starting to corrode
fuel filter insecure
nearside wing mirror glass cracked
rear brake discs inner face corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system deteriorating
wipers smearing
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system deteriorating
wipers smearing
Advise engine management light on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advise engine management light on
advise two nails in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise all 4 tyres on vehicle are perishing with age and cracking is appearing on inner and outer tyre shoulders and within the tread areas
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE03 CVY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 DE03 CVY, 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 DE03 CVY registered?
DE03 CVY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.
Is DE03 CVY safe to buy?
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