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AP03 ZKB

2003 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,187 mi
Last recorded135,187 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZKB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2018 135,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 119,358 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 119,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 113,551 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 110,158 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight brake drag to n/s/r

Pass 12 Mar 2014 105,926 miles

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

n/s/r side marker light not working

Pass 8 Mar 2013 101,446 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 95,587 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low and discs have slight wear

Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,873 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,727 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 53,606 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,983 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,427 miles

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

osf nsf tyres worn slightly on edges.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,514 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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AP03 ZKB is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP03 ZKB, 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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AP03 ZKB is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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