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DY53 CXG

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,930 mi
Last recorded56,930 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 CXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 56,930 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 56,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 55,942 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 54,948 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 53,380 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,716 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 50,341 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 48,100 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 45,916 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,564 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 42,547 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 41,438 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,261 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,598 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,589 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,980 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,388 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,279 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 20,633 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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DY53 CXG is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DY53 CXG, 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

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What year was DY53 CXG registered?

DY53 CXG is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is DY53 CXG safe to buy?

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