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J3 CWR

2003 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,238 mi
Last recorded64,238 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 CWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 64,238 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 64,208 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 64,192 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 64,174 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 64,154 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,129 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 64,105 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,087 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,500 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,166 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 52,252 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,337 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,945 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,301 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 39,387 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 36,106 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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 31,500 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,560 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,615 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,896 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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J3 CWR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J3 CWR, 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 J3 CWR registered?

J3 CWR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is J3 CWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 CWR shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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