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CA03 ZNG

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,315 mi
Last recorded140,315 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 ZNG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 May 2012 140,315 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 140,315 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 118,033 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 118,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 90,940 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 90,940 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,562 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise front tyres aprox 3mm

advise wipers worn

Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,605 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 53,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 37,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 37,427 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 20,592 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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CA03 ZNG is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CA03 ZNG, 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 CA03 ZNG registered?

CA03 ZNG is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is CA03 ZNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA03 ZNG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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