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GF03 VZY

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,263 mi
Last recorded127,263 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 VZY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 127,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 120,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 113,513 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 113,513 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 104,590 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 104,590 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 94,734 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 29 Nov 2014 94,734 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 7 Dec 2013 85,308 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 85,308 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 75,120 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 Dec 2012 75,120 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,495 miles

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

offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 7 Dec 2011 67,495 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,419 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

grease around nearside front hub

stone chip in offside headlamp

Fail 4 Dec 2010 59,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

grease around nearside front hub

stone chip in offside headlamp

Pass 2 Dec 2009 51,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside wiper split

stonechip in offside headlamp

Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,006 miles

child seat fitted to rear at time of test

front brake pads worn

nearside front indicator discoloured

parking brake travel long

Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,915 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,480 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,275 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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GF03 VZY is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc 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 GF03 VZY, 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 GF03 VZY registered?

GF03 VZY is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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