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FP03 CXK

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

240,896 mi
Last recorded240,896 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 CXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 240,896 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 240,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 235,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 235,930 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 272,206 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 217,691 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 217,691 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 204,405 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 181,552 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 181,552 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Jul 2010 168,213 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 159,467 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 159,467 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 143,889 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 116,746 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 116,746 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 87,669 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 87,669 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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FP03 CXK is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FP03 CXK, 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 FP03 CXK registered?

FP03 CXK is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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