MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear wheel damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear discs corroded
front indicators faded
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
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
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)
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)
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
sill covers fitted
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YY03 ZLV registered?
YY03 ZLV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 July 2003.
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