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BJ03 ZYV

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,371 mi
Last recorded117,371 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 ZYV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 117,371 miles

Centre Front Lower Damage to bumper and NS Fog light

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat belt webbing slightly frayed

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 117,371 miles

Centre Front Lower Damage to bumper and NS Fog light

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat belt webbing slightly frayed

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,010 miles

Both front dampers very weak effort (lazy to return to level when driven).

Drivers' seat belt webbing slightly frayed.

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 115,973 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front dampers very weak effort (lazy to return to level when driven).

Drivers' seat belt webbing slightly frayed.

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

Tracking feels mis aligned when driven making the steering heavy / very strong self centering action.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 114,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front foglight cover smashed and not working.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 114,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front foglight cover smashed and not working.

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2013 112,719 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R and N/S/F amber position lamps not working.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Mar 2013 112,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R sidelight bulbs are high intensity.

O/S/R and N/S/F amber position lamps not working.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Nov 2011 110,643 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 110,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 108,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

airbag light on at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2009 106,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wipers in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2008 104,998 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 101,641 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 62,893 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 62,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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BJ03 ZYV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 BJ03 ZYV, 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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BJ03 ZYV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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