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2003 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration CT03CUU
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- Expires 03 Feb 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 108,380 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 108,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low cant be adjusted as broken internally (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
19 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 108,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Mirror does not provide adequate view to rear
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
20 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,581 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 104,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,388 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,836 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 95,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 92,013 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
20 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,471 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs
- surface corrosion around underbody areas
- corrosion to rear brake discs and backing plates
19 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 89,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- surface corrosion around underbody areas
- surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs
- corrosion to rear brake discs and backing plates
15 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,464 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,491 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,761 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
20 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak ()
28 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,835 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
28 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
14 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,936 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,644 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015 15 Jun 202626 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,031 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,324 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013 15 Jun 202627 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,644 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012 15 Jun 202627 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,969 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2011 15 Jun 202628 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,500 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2010 15 Jun 202623 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,457 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2009 15 Jun 202631 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,279 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2008 15 Jun 202631 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,657 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2007 15 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
CT03CUU was registered on 2003-07-31
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