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CK53 EFG

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,699 mi
Last recorded122,699 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 EFG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,699 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 122,698 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 121,476 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 120,212 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 120,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 117,402 miles

Offside Rear tytre outer shoulders cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2015 117,401 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear tytre outer shoulders cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2014 115,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,068 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 100,289 miles

advise o/s rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,511 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 84,798 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,071 miles

n/s no. plate lamp.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,711 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 53,184 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 40,380 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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CK53 EFG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CK53 EFG, 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 CK53 EFG registered?

CK53 EFG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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