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CX53 SFE

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,330 mi
Last recorded145,330 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 SFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2024 145,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe fractured on test (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached top loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 140,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 131,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,087 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 114,146 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 99,751 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 92,890 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 92,890 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2017 83,076 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 83,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 69,474 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,551 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 58,551 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,756 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 45,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 35,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,111 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 28,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,075 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,072 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,967 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,966 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 SFE is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CX53 SFE, 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 CX53 SFE registered?

CX53 SFE is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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