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YT03 ZZR

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,266 mi
Last recorded131,266 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 ZZR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2012 131,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 131,266 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 120,566 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 107,605 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 97,277 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 96,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Mar 2008 79,669 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 79,669 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,578 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,255 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 41,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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YT03 ZZR is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YT03 ZZR, 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 YT03 ZZR registered?

YT03 ZZR is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YT03 ZZR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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