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YY03 ZNE

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

193,528 mi
Last recorded193,528 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 ZNE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 193,528 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 193,156 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 191,916 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 191,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2015 184,114 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 184,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 172,789 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 162,488 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 162,462 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 151,306 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 146,863 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

Fail 2 Jun 2011 146,690 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 18 May 2010 37,691 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 117,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

airbag light on.

Fail 9 May 2008 100,142 miles

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

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

front screen chipped n/s/f bumper light n/w both rear tyres worn on edges oil leak front pads low & n/s/r pads low & discs worn n/s/f rim & tyre damaged

Pass 9 May 2008 100,142 miles

front screen chipped n/s/f bumper light n/w both rear tyres worn on edges oil leak front pads low & n/s/r pads low & discs worn n/s/f rim & tyre damaged

Fail 18 May 2007 81,252 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 81,252 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 60,534 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 60,276 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 ZNE is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey 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 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 ZNE, 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 ZNE is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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