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EG03 GNZ

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,506 mi
Last recorded113,506 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 GNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 113,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper top mounting bush play

Fail 10 Dec 2018 113,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper top mounting bush play

Pass 3 Jan 2018 106,923 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt has slight fray

Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,907 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,879 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 93,949 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 89,693 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 84,309 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 84,309 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 83,125 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 79,488 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 79,488 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,022 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 70,947 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 62,008 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 54,046 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,264 miles

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

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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EG03 GNZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EG03 GNZ, 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 EG03 GNZ registered?

EG03 GNZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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