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AK03 ZGZ

2003 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,366 mi
Last recorded108,366 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2015 108,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 108,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 97,525 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 88,014 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 78,085 miles

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

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

nearside front running light lens damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,281 miles

nearside front bumper reflector damaged

offside & nearside rear tyres outter wall perished

Fail 4 Feb 2011 71,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front bumper reflector damaged

offside & nearside rear tyres outter wall perished

Fail 26 Jan 2010 63,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

hydrallic bonnet strutt not working

Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,768 miles

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

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

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

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

hydrallic bonnet strutt not working

Pass 6 Feb 2009 56,210 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 55,682 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 55,682 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 43,930 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 29,574 miles

front brake pads worn †n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

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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AK03 ZGZ is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK03 ZGZ, 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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AK03 ZGZ is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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