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CE53 YHH

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,423 mi
Last recorded126,423 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YHH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 126,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front and nearside rear outer marker lamps not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 110,500 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 215/45/17

Both windscreen wipers smear

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 110,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 215/45/17

Both windscreen wipers smear

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 106,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre wall has slight damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes have advanced corrossion

Fail 29 Oct 2015 103,098 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre wall has slight damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes have advanced corrossion

Pass 28 Oct 2014 98,276 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight damge and wearing on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2014 98,276 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight damge and wearing on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 88,931 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 88,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,823 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre wall

srs lamp indicating a fault

Fail 24 Sep 2012 76,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight damage to nearside rear tyre wall

srs lamp indicating a fault

Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jul 2010 60,279 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,414 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 50,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 43,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,310 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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CE53 YHH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel 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 CE53 YHH, 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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CE53 YHH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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