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PY53 CXD

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,096 mi
Last recorded96,096 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 CXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 96,096 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 93,744 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,557 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,243 miles

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

under trays obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2014 86,532 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 86,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,889 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 84,889 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 83,351 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,009 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 72,007 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 59,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 49,355 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,355 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,647 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 35,526 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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PY53 CXD is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PY53 CXD, 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 PY53 CXD registered?

PY53 CXD is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is PY53 CXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY53 CXD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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