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CX53 YVT

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,188 mi
Last recorded103,188 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YVT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 103,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 103,187 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 101,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside edge (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear ADEVISE BRAKE PIPE AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR RUST TREATMENT OR REPLACEMENT

Fail 3 Aug 2017 101,762 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside edge (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear ADEVISE BRAKE PIPE AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR RUST TREATMENT OR REPLACEMENT

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2016 98,856 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TOP MOUNTING VERY WORN AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 98,856 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISE N/S/F TOP MOUNTING VERY WORN AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 95,565 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2014 92,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 86,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise n/s/f top mount bearing has wear

Fail 23 Apr 2013 86,102 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise n/s/f top mount bearing has wear

Pass 17 Apr 2012 78,517 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,708 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,760 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,419 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,694 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 28,091 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 20,731 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

non directional tyre fitted to o/s/rear

Pass 9 May 2006 20,731 miles

non directional tyre fitted to o/s/rear

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 YVT is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YVT, 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 YVT registered?

CX53 YVT is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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