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DE03 CVY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,416 mi
Last recorded76,416 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 CVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,416 miles

all marker lights showing white

Fail 13 Nov 2018 76,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,530 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside sill cover loose

all side marker lights white

fuel filter corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 70,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,891 miles

n/s side skirt loose

Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,322 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 59,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,627 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,698 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

fuel filter insecure

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs inner face corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 46,697 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 41,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,261 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,575 miles

Advise engine management light on

Fail 25 Nov 2011 36,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,178 miles

advise two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2009 24,753 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 21,960 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,960 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,357 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,073 miles

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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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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DE03 CVY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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