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AM03 ZZL

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

225,001 mi
Last recorded225,001 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ZZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 225,001 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 225,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 217,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 211,673 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 207,061 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 199,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged but not to the cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.0 mm but very worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 193,809 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 186,199 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 185,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 177,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 177,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 170,915 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 162,570 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 153,838 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 143,155 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 128,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 102,756 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 79,663 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 79,663 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,511 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 53,262 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 53,262 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AM03 ZZL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AM03 ZZL, 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 AM03 ZZL registered?

AM03 ZZL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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