MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front side marker light incorrect colour
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear side marker light incorrect colour
Offside Front side marker light incorrect colour
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear side marker light incorrect colour
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r tyre worn on edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r tyre worn on edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
advise front tyres worn on inner edge (tracking )
advise front tyres worn on inner edge (tracking )
offside rear brake disc pitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside rear brake disc pitted
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside 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.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
offside rear tyre badly perished in tread area
Both rear tyres have age cracks through out tread pattern. And also have uneven wear advise 4 wheel alignment
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CK53 ETR is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 ETR, 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 ETR is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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