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CK53 EFH

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,176 mi
Last recorded113,176 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 EFH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 113,176 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 109,871 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 106,551 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,026 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,680 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 94,212 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,397 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 73,397 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,205 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 58,205 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,073 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,471 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,586 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,775 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,310 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,775 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,699 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 21,440 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 21,440 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,038 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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CK53 EFH is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK53 EFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CK53 EFH registered?

CK53 EFH is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is CK53 EFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 EFH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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