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AX03 EJZ

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,047 mi
Last recorded175,047 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 EJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 175,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear near fuel tank NEAR FAIL (3.6.B.2c)

Front wiper blades poor

Fuel cap sealing device perished

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 175,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear NEAR FAIL! (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 168,603 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 168,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 164,146 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 164,146 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 156,055 miles

o/s/r side marker light inop

Pass 4 Apr 2013 151,890 miles

Center box outer skin slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 148,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 145,765 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 145,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 133,683 miles

CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WILL NEED REPLACEING IN 3000 MILES

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

REAR DISCS AND PADS WILL NEED REPLACEING IN 3000 MILES ???

SIDE SKIRTS LOOSE

Pass 20 May 2010 133,683 miles

CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WILL NEED REPLACEING IN 3000 MILES

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES

REAR DISCS AND PADS WILL NEED REPLACEING IN 3000 MILES ???

SIDE SKIRTS LOOSE

Pass 21 May 2009 123,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2009 123,145 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2008 95,157 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

no. plates deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2008 95,157 miles

no. plates deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2007 75,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 57,014 miles

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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AX03 EJZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX03 EJZ, 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 AX03 EJZ registered?

AX03 EJZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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