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EX03 NBZ

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,556 mi
Last recorded135,556 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 NBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 135,556 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror damaged.

Offside front brake hose insecure.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 130,205 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 130,205 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 117,044 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 117,044 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 107,231 miles

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

n/s indicator lense is missing

o/s indicator lense is cracked

rear seats removed

sill covers fittied

Pass 16 Nov 2015 95,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 88,705 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 88,488 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,344 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 81,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 72,352 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 72,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 64,210 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,973 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Nov 2010 57,947 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

off side front tyre outer tread worn low

Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,270 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,179 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

brake and clutch fluid reservoir was at minimum level, no leak evident.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,632 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 31,499 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,706 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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EX03 NBZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX03 NBZ, 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 EX03 NBZ registered?

EX03 NBZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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