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CW53 HYZ

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,876 mi
Last recorded53,876 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 HYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,876 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 53,734 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,153 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 50,153 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,359 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,886 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 44,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,203 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 42,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 39,804 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 39,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,105 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 37,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 34,371 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 28,140 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 20,178 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 HYZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYZ, 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

How do I check the history of CW53 HYZ?

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What year was CW53 HYZ registered?

CW53 HYZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is CW53 HYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 HYZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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