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AD03 ZCL

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,585 mi
Last recorded104,585 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZCL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2014 104,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 104,585 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 98,460 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2012 91,009 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 91,009 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 83,667 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,442 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 74,442 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 68,011 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,011 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,827 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 49,601 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,890 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AD03 ZCL is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AD03 ZCL, 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 AD03 ZCL registered?

AD03 ZCL is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is AD03 ZCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 ZCL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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