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CW03 LZA

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,365 mi
Last recorded106,365 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 LZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 106,365 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 101,776 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 97,456 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 97,456 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 95,302 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside front lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 95,302 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside front lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 84,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 84,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,539 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,618 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 78,616 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 74,313 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 74,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working excessively dim bulb (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,001 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,834 miles

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

front ball joint covers poor

rear tyres badly cracking no cords showing

Pass 29 May 2013 59,667 miles

slight cracking in tread all four tyres

Fail 29 May 2013 59,665 miles

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

slight cracking in tread all four tyres

Pass 29 May 2012 53,298 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,029 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 12 Jun 2010 41,426 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,973 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,852 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,796 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 22,765 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 22,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,752 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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CW03 LZA is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CW03 LZA, 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 CW03 LZA registered?

CW03 LZA is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for CW03 LZA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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