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CV53 EUY

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,582 mi
Last recorded166,582 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 166,582 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 153,619 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 153,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 129,833 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 129,833 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 111,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear brake disc backplates deterioated

Fail 9 Sep 2014 111,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear brake disc backplates deterioated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,559 miles

front brake discs & pads some wear

Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,315 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,474 miles

long travel on handbrake

Fail 23 Aug 2010 61,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,173 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,241 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,322 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,795 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,922 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 EUY is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CV53 EUY, 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 EUY registered?

CV53 EUY is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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