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DG03 CUX

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,727 mi
Last recorded133,727 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 CUX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 133,727 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 125,352 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 125,352 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 114,246 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 114,246 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 106,092 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 98,238 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 89,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2012 89,627 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 80,602 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 80,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 70,489 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 70,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2009 60,592 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 60,592 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,532 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 50,532 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,832 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 41,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,597 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 CUX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG03 CUX, 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 CUX registered?

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

Is DG03 CUX safe to buy?

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