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CV53 THF

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,610 mi
Last recorded123,610 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 THF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2016 123,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between rear and centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 102,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 93,820 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake disc backplates corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 93,820 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake disc backplates corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 88,448 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 88,420 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 73,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,516 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 57,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,317 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 THF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 THF, 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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CV53 THF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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