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CV03 ZVJ

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

204,121 mi
Last recorded204,121 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 ZVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2018 204,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and osf (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and osf (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to rear at ns (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 190,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 175,459 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 168,085 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 168,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 162,943 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 162,943 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Dec 2012 154,430 miles

front brakes imbalanced 23%

front tyres wearing close to limit bald on outer edges

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2012 154,430 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brakes imbalanced 23%

front tyres wearing close to limit bald on outer edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2012 142,332 miles

all indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Jan 2011 128,372 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2011 128,116 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2010 111,754 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2010 111,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 87,548 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 87,547 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 77,491 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 62,919 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 59,120 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f headlight lens cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2006 57,355 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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CV03 ZVJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CV03 ZVJ, 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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CV03 ZVJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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