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CE53 YHM

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,280 mi
Last recorded67,280 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 67,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,020 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 47,020 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,753 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,919 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,984 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,542 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,236 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,262 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 YHM is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

CE53 YHM is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is CE53 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 YHM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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