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FL03 CVW

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,125 mi
Last recorded80,125 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 CVW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,125 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear upper suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 24 Feb 2012 80,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery insecure

engine management lamp illuminated

front and rear brake discs corroded

rear upper suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,387 miles

nearside headlight wiper arm missing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 58,712 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 40,182 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 31,699 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,500 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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FL03 CVW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FL03 CVW, 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 FL03 CVW registered?

FL03 CVW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FL03 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL03 CVW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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