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CV53 EUL

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,254 mi
Last recorded97,254 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 EUL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,254 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 97,254 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 88,464 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 88,390 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 68,215 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mil light on

Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,504 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 60,504 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,254 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 52,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,512 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front reg plate fading

n/s, o/s/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly scored/ corroding as well

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,871 miles

n/s/rear brake discs slightly scored/ corroding on edge

Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,962 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,990 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 19,397 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 12,707 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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CV53 EUL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV53 EUL, 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 CV53 EUL registered?

CV53 EUL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is CV53 EUL safe to buy?

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