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AD03 ZDG

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,643 mi
Last recorded181,643 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZDG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 181,643 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 181,632 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 173,697 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 173,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 166,820 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 165,762 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 161,392 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 156,299 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 150,527 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 146,520 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 140,890 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 127,249 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 127,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 112,752 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 105,668 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 85,832 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 65,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 28 Jun 2006 65,511 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AD03 ZDG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 ZDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD03 ZDG registered?

AD03 ZDG is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 ZDG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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