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CK53 CPU

2003 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,383 mi
Last recorded107,383 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 CPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 107,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lamp cracked has been taped up no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side No effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Abnormal engine noise

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower arm ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 103,097 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Abnormal engine noise around cam shafts

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked but not affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly weak

Offside Rear Position lamp dim

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded to both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 103,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Abnormal engine noise around cam shafts

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked but not affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly weak

Offside Rear Position lamp dim

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded to both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 91,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 91,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,795 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 76,795 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 66,243 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 66,243 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,052 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,771 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,799 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 56,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f outter edge worn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 55,641 miles

nearside rear tyre, outer sidewall worn

offside front tyre, wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre, outer sidewall cut (no cord exposed)

offside rear tyre, outer sidewall worn

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,961 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,753 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,652 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 44,652 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 41,003 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 41,003 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 37,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,219 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 33,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre is about 2mm

Pass 20 Oct 2006 33,189 miles

o/s/f tyre is about 2mm

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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CK53 CPU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CK53 CPU, 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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CK53 CPU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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