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DG03 CUW

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,566 mi
Last recorded89,566 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 CUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,566 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 89,532 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2014 87,028 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

exhaust deteriorated at rear

Fail 7 May 2014 87,026 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

exhaust deteriorated at rear

Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,981 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 79,713 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 71,851 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,877 miles

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

exhaust emiss readings unstable.

Pass 2 May 2009 61,840 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,352 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,836 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 40,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,356 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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DG03 CUW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG03 CUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG03 CUW registered?

DG03 CUW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is DG03 CUW safe to buy?

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