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AO03 MWW

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,251 mi
Last recorded96,251 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 MWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 96,251 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 96,251 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2024 91,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 90,524 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,865 miles

brake pedal has excessive travel but still operates effectively

Fail 25 Mar 2022 88,842 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation intermittent fault with all brake lights (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

brake pedal has excessive travel but still operates effectively

Pass 25 Mar 2021 86,589 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,265 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 82,340 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 82,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,256 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,256 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,223 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 76,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,109 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,985 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,919 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 67,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,000 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 45,917 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 31,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,608 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,893 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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AO03 MWW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO03 MWW, 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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AO03 MWW is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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