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CE53 HEU

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,501 mi
Last recorded113,501 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HEU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 113,501 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 112,896 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 112,394 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 112,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 110,305 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 110,302 miles

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

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

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 9 Mar 2013 108,675 miles

Outer sill trims fitted, unable to fully inspect both outer sills.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 107,854 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 100,942 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2010 90,337 miles

n/s/front tyre low on tread 2mm

Fail 30 Mar 2010 90,246 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/front tyre low on tread 2mm

Pass 20 Mar 2009 77,322 miles

o/s/front tyre getting low and worn on inner and outer edges

slight grease seppage from n/s/front drive shaft gator

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepannels fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,582 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2006 45,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 45,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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CE53 HEU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE53 HEU, 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 CE53 HEU registered?

CE53 HEU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is CE53 HEU safe to buy?

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