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CV03 ZVT

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

207,873 mi
Last recorded207,873 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 ZVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 May 2025 207,873 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

clutch high and starting to slip

Pass 29 May 2024 192,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 176,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged drivers seat belt starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windcsreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 172,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip in windcsreen

corrosion in various places

drivers seat belt starting to fray

Pass 21 Apr 2021 166,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windsctreen

offside seat belt starting to fray

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2021 166,877 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windsctreen

offside seat belt starting to fray

Pass 3 Apr 2020 164,515 miles

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2020 164,515 miles

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

chip in windscreen

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2019 158,608 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2019 158,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2018 153,558 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 145,670 miles

oil leak

play in nearside steering arjm

Pass 22 Apr 2016 133,629 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

oil laek

Fail 20 Apr 2016 133,629 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre wearing on edge

oil laek

Pass 23 Apr 2015 120,889 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in nearside front droplink

slight play in nearside steering arm

travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Apr 2014 110,470 miles

play in nearside steering arm

play in nearside suspension bush

Pass 23 Apr 2013 99,013 miles

both headlamp wiper blades split

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front fog lamp smashed

Pass 26 Apr 2012 90,149 miles

offside front fog lamp smashed

Fail 26 Apr 2012 90,149 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front fog lamp smashed

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,722 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,973 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 72,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,965 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside 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)

imbalance on front brakes just passed brake test

Fail 9 Apr 2008 55,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

outer sills fitted with covers unable to check fully

Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer sills fitted with covers unable to check fully

Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,738 miles

nearside front tyre has a gash in side wall but does not expose any cords. †

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 ZVT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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