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YY03 ZNB

2003 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

248,419 mi
Last recorded248,419 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 ZNB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 248,419 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 242,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 242,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 225,408 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 209,781 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 202,244 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 184,463 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 184,461 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 173,965 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 173,838 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 162,892 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2012 162,443 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2011 138,660 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 138,415 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 115,657 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 86,883 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 70,045 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,447 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,261 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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YY03 ZNB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YY03 ZNB, 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 YY03 ZNB registered?

YY03 ZNB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YY03 ZNB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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