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ST52 CUW

2003 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

65,370 mi
Last recorded65,370 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 CUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 65,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 58,258 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 58,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel tank insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,099 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside and nearside outer rear sidelights not working

Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,252 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,623 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 42,988 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 42,988 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,791 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 41,051 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 41,051 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 40,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,461 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,627 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 38,627 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,180 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 32,378 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 32,378 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 30,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,161 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 23,331 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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ST52 CUW is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ST52 CUW, 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 ST52 CUW registered?

ST52 CUW is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is ST52 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 CUW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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