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WJ53 ZPT

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,634 mi
Last recorded181,634 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 ZPT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 181,634 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them from front to rear RH and LH sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 173,852 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 173,769 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 164,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted n/s r

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 17 Feb 2016 164,850 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded several rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted n/s r

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2015 156,304 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2015 156,303 miles

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)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2014 148,442 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Sills covered

Fail 13 Feb 2014 148,442 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Sills covered

Pass 15 Feb 2013 140,406 miles

steering rack offside boot has leak coming from it

Fail 14 Feb 2013 140,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

steering rack offside boot has leak coming from it

Fail 16 Feb 2012 132,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 132,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 123,530 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 112,531 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 96,964 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 84,030 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 75,752 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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WJ53 ZPT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WJ53 ZPT, 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 WJ53 ZPT registered?

WJ53 ZPT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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