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CX53 RWV

2004 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,698 mi
Last recorded151,698 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 RWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 151,698 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 151,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2013 132,964 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 118,474 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 101,295 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 92,406 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 53,309 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 1 May 2009 75,730 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 61,512 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 May 2008 61,512 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 5 Apr 2007 42,211 miles

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

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

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 RWV is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 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 CX53 RWV, 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 22 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 CX53 RWV registered?

CX53 RWV is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 February 2004.

Is CX53 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 RWV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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