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CV53 YYX

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,848 mi
Last recorded122,848 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 YYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 122,848 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 111,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 111,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,945 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 61,094 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 61,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,899 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,637 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 43,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,782 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 YYX is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

CV53 YYX is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is CV53 YYX safe to buy?

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