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DY03 CZL

2003 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,570 mi
Last recorded140,570 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 CZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 140,570 miles

fuel filter corroded and fuel lines

nearside front coil spring fouling on body when jacked up on front but close to body work when vehicle is on the ground

Fail 11 Feb 2021 140,570 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light unit lens broken /holed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel filter corroded and fuel lines

nearside front coil spring fouling on body when jacked up on front but close to body work when vehicle is on the ground

Pass 7 Feb 2020 133,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Jubilee clip broken on fuel hose

Pass 16 Feb 2019 127,659 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 127,659 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 121,021 miles

n/s/r lens broken

Pass 6 Mar 2017 115,375 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 115,375 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2016 110,280 miles

Advise both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 3 Feb 2015 108,463 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 108,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,813 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 100,813 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 93,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 85,326 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 85,326 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 76,671 miles

advise rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2010 70,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 70,608 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,379 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,768 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,760 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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DY03 CZL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DY03 CZL, 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 DY03 CZL registered?

DY03 CZL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is DY03 CZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 CZL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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