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YY03 ZLV

2003 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,563 mi
Last recorded146,563 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 ZLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 146,563 miles

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

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

Rear discs corroded

front indicators faded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 146,563 miles

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

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

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

Rear discs corroded

front indicators faded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 138,216 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 135,100 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front number plate broken

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 130,190 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 130,190 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 123,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 123,277 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 116,965 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 116,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

1 tail light bulb not working each side

Air bag light on

NS sill trim cover insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2011 98,534 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2010 86,884 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

front link arm gaiters split

front wipers slightly smearing screen

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Jul 2010 86,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

front link arm gaiters split

front wipers slightly smearing screen

n/s/r outer side light not working

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 15 Jul 2009 79,008 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general oil leaks

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,008 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general oil leaks

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2008 69,648 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 58,794 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 58,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,743 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 35,299 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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YY03 ZLV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YY03 ZLV, 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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YY03 ZLV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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