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OE03 CFP

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,286 mi
Last recorded142,286 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 CFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 142,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper spindle badly worn

Fail 18 Jan 2017 141,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort zero effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper spindle badly worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 129,801 miles

o/s/f tyre low o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2016 129,797 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2015 123,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 115,841 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 110,037 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 102,066 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 102,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,425 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake pipe securing clip missing but pipe not insecure[on front strut]

o/s/f bumper side marker light not working

Fail 30 Mar 2011 93,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake pipe securing clip missing but pipe not insecure[on front strut]

o/s/f bumper side marker light not working

Pass 11 May 2010 82,457 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 82,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,500 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 70,500 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,827 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2006 35,267 miles

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

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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OE03 CFP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OE03 CFP, 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 OE03 CFP registered?

OE03 CFP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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