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PJ52 ZVV

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,594 mi
Last recorded148,594 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 ZVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 148,594 miles

3 out of 4 outer marker lamps not working

Nearside Front Lower caliper slider missing a dust cover

Side repeater slightly discoloured damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 148,461 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged making z look like a 7 (0.1 (d))

Fuel pipe insecure filter loose missing securing fixing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

3 out of 4 outer marker lamps not working

Nearside Front Lower caliper slider missing a dust cover

Side repeater slightly discoloured damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 143,614 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front lower cross member corroded

fuel filter rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2018 143,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Electrical wiring insecure lambda sensor wiring by cat (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

exhaust corroded

front lower cross member corroded

fuel filter rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2018 143,581 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested due to leaking hose (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour cover taped , (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake pipe near tank corroded

Offside Front indicator loose

drivers seat belt slight damage

Pass 19 Dec 2016 132,428 miles

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel cap rubber seal deterated

Fail 19 Dec 2016 132,428 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear light cracked

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel cap rubber seal deterated

Pass 7 Jan 2016 119,800 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2016 119,680 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2015 104,098 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 104,098 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 96,871 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,213 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 78,212 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,129 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 77,128 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,261 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,062 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,996 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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PJ52 ZVV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ52 ZVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ52 ZVV registered?

PJ52 ZVV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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