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YB03 ZCT

2003 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,698 mi
Last recorded192,698 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 ZCT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 192,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Bumper damaged but secure

Fail 17 May 2016 192,698 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Bumper damaged but secure

Pass 18 May 2015 189,853 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 189,853 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 186,726 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 186,726 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

N/S/R tyre has cracking around the outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 183,518 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 183,518 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 179,276 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 176,004 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 176,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 170,558 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 170,558 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 166,685 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 162,627 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 158,049 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 141,530 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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YB03 ZCT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YB03 ZCT, 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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YB03 ZCT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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