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CK53 LBX

2003 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,314 mi
Last recorded141,314 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 LBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 141,314 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 137,880 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 137,834 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 131,973 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 126,428 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 114,847 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 114,847 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 105,471 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 105,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 96,128 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 85,806 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 74,913 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,879 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,047 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 58,843 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,847 miles

offside rear brake slight bind

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 LBX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 LBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK53 LBX registered?

CK53 LBX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is CK53 LBX safe to buy?

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