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CA03 ZNS

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,654 mi
Last recorded120,654 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 ZNS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 120,654 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 120,344 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both dip beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 112,939 miles

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

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

both bumper side marker lights not working .

both rear brake discs back plates corroded .

nearside front indicator lens damaged .

offside wiper linkage /arm worn .

Fail 26 Feb 2019 112,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

nearside front indicator lens damaged .

offside wiper linkage /arm worn .

Pass 19 Jan 2018 104,342 miles

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

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

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

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

offside front brake hose secured with cable tie

Fail 17 Jan 2018 104,323 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear flange (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front indicator lens damaged

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

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

offside front brake hose secured with cable tie

Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,473 miles

O/s track rod end gaiter is perishing.

Oil on engine.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 96,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to n/s rear hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear is corroding, unable to check fully as it is obscured by other components.

O/s front brake hose securing clip is missing.

O/s track rod end gaiter is perishing.

Oil on engine.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 96,072 miles

nsf + osf coil springs corroded

nsr brake pipe corroded (by fuel tank)

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf bottom ball joint gaitor worn

Pass 30 Jul 2015 92,728 miles

nsf tyre worn close to limits

osr tyre worn close to limits

Fail 29 Jul 2015 92,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

nsf tyre worn close to limits

osr tyre worn close to limits

Pass 4 Aug 2014 87,392 miles

nsf coil spring corroded

osf brake hose insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2014 87,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nsf coil spring corroded

osf brake hose insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,937 miles

nsf coil spring corroded

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2013 79,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nsf coil spring corroded

osr tyre worn on inner edge

underbody cover damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,873 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,833 miles

os wiper blade split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

crack in rear veiw mirror

osr brake backplate slight corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2011 69,832 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

crack in rear veiw mirror

os wiper blade split

osr brake backplate slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2010 61,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2010 61,863 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,756 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,406 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,584 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 26,582 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,925 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 ZNS is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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