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AV03 DDJ

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,415 mi
Last recorded37,415 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 DDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 37,415 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 37,415 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 35,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 32,598 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 32,598 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 31,889 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 31,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Leaking. (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,847 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 31,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake modification unsafe Front to rear unions. (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 31,614 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 31,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at fuel tank (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 31,443 miles

various underbody components have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2020 31,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various underbody components have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2019 30,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 28,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,466 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,766 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,616 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,226 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 23,388 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,895 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,234 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 21,121 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,121 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 20,081 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,081 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 19,437 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,437 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,120 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,320 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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AV03 DDJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV03 DDJ, 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 AV03 DDJ registered?

AV03 DDJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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