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CV03 ZWE

2003 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,022 mi
Last recorded173,022 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 ZWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 173,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot damaged but still stops the ingress of dirt

hand brake high but ok on brake roller test

Pass 15 Feb 2016 163,450 miles

all bumber light blue

small tear in near side rear tyre side wall

Fail 12 Feb 2016 163,348 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front parking lights blue (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

all bumber light blue

small tear in near side rear tyre side wall

Pass 11 Feb 2015 75,989 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 149,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 142,519 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket bbocken

Fail 11 Feb 2014 142,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket bbocken

Pass 11 Feb 2013 133,002 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 132,993 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear brake discs corrosion not seriousiy weakened

Pass 10 May 2012 126,854 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

airbag warning light on

all exhaust slightly deteriorated

both front wiper blades split

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2012 126,854 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

airbag warning light on

all exhaust slightly deteriorated

both front wiper blades split

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2011 121,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 116,034 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 108,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 101,176 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 95,370 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 72,596 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 ZWE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZWE, 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 CV03 ZWE registered?

CV03 ZWE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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