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EJ03 FRZ

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,705 mi
Last recorded122,705 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 FRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2020 122,705 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing tight

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 116,391 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 116,391 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting from tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 110,519 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking & worn inner edge

Fail 1 May 2018 110,519 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking & worn inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2017 106,802 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 106,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,878 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 98,878 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,558 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn & slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre cracked

parts of exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 89,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn & slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre cracked

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,684 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,672 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre slightly cracked

offside front tyre cracked & worn on inner edge

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,877 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,084 miles

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

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,913 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,947 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 52,835 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,062 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,587 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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EJ03 FRZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green 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 EJ03 FRZ, 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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EJ03 FRZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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