MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
condition of exhaust
side skirts fitted
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
condition of exhaust
side skirts fitted
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
service light on engine light on
side skirts fitted
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
service light on engine light on
side skirts fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs corroded
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CP53 AVU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AVU, 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 CP53 AVU registered?
CP53 AVU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 November 2003.
Is CP53 AVU safe to buy?
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