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YY03 ZLZ

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

100,641 mi
Last recorded100,641 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 ZLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 100,641 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 100,595 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,895 miles

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 96,895 miles

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 94,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear child seat fitted not able to fully check seat belt

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

exhaust rusting

Fail 28 Dec 2016 94,919 miles

Fuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

Offside Rear child seat fitted not able to fully check seat belt

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,643 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 92,643 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 90,138 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 85,267 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2013 85,267 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 80,179 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2011 71,753 miles

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

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

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

all four bumper lights starting to show white

no rear outer position lights

Pass 18 Oct 2011 71,753 miles

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

all four bumper lights starting to show white

no rear outer position lights

Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,176 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and cracked between treads

nearside rear wheel rim slightly out of shape

offside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 28 Oct 2010 64,176 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and cracked between treads

nearside rear wheel rim slightly out of shape

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,587 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 50,626 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,302 miles

n/s/r brake pad wearing thin

Fail 3 Aug 2007 44,296 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,135 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 36,135 miles

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

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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YY03 ZLZ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YY03 ZLZ, 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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YY03 ZLZ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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