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CW53 BYH

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

56,130 mi
Last recorded56,130 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 BYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 56,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 55,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 55,822 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 55,527 miles

under body and components showing corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2023 55,526 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body and components showing corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2022 54,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened part of shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened part of shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 54,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened part of shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened part of shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 54,119 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,798 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 53,262 miles

rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2018 52,071 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,398 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,513 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,794 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 49,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,181 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 48,470 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,575 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,898 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 45,898 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 40,387 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,387 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 35,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,494 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,815 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 29,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 23,384 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,384 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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CW53 BYH is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CW53 BYH, 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 CW53 BYH registered?

CW53 BYH is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for CW53 BYH shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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