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CX53 CEF

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,560 mi
Last recorded124,560 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 CEF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 124,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 124,560 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working and both rear inside bumpers (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2016 104,203 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 87,021 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,021 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,485 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,710 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,429 miles

rear brake discs are in poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2012 68,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2011 632,793 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 63,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 56,466 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,466 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 50,067 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 50,067 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 44,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,919 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,428 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 23,692 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,692 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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CX53 CEF is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CX53 CEF, 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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CX53 CEF is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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