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AV03 DDN

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

115,689 mi
Last recorded115,689 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 DDN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 115,689 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seats down at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2025 115,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear seats down at time of test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2024 109,158 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Nov 2024 109,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all bumper marker lights not working

Pass 12 Oct 2023 101,973 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Oct 2023 101,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 91,523 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,520 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,967 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 87,967 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 87,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

headlamp wiper blades split

Pass 2 Nov 2018 84,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 84,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 83,361 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 83,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 82,066 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 82,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,124 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,182 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 72,182 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,281 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 66,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,651 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin (3mm tread depth)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 61,651 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing thin (3mm tread depth)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 54,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,419 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 48,335 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 44,261 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 37,824 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,702 miles

Both rear control arm link bushes starting to seperate

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 21,069 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 11,664 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 DDN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 AV03 DDN, 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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AV03 DDN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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