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CV53 NUX

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,080 mi
Last recorded133,080 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 133,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 133,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,716 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 122,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 116,681 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2013 107,597 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 100,354 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 95,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 90,561 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 90,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 82,861 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 74,741 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 67,374 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,790 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 NUX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc 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 CV53 NUX, 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 CV53 NUX registered?

CV53 NUX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is CV53 NUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 NUX 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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