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CP53 AVE

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,801 mi
Last recorded91,801 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 AVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,801 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 91,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 80,133 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,665 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

minor damage to near side front tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,667 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 50,665 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,448 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,118 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,737 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,850 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,241 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,447 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,565 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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CP53 AVE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CP53 AVE, 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 CP53 AVE registered?

CP53 AVE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is CP53 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 AVE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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