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YX03 ZPU

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,989 mi
Last recorded95,989 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 ZPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2022 95,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 90,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded yellow colour (4.4.3 (a))

emissions C0 % fluctuating from high to low ?

Fail 15 Nov 2021 90,227 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid contaminated very black looking through casing (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer casing split through (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in two (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer casing split through (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded yellow colour (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions C0 % fluctuating from high to low ?

Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,011 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 85,011 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment caliper lever siezed on (1.1.15 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 79,331 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 70,529 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,290 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 50,039 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,450 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 48,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,195 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,036 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,514 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 33,514 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,319 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,968 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,478 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,696 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,169 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,298 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,845 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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YX03 ZPU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX03 ZPU, 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 YX03 ZPU registered?

YX03 ZPU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YX03 ZPU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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