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AY03 OPT

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

112,829 mi
Last recorded112,829 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OPT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 112,829 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 110,958 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 109,033 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 106,937 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 104,255 miles

Fuel Filter corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 102,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 100,208 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,357 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,813 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 92,214 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 87,085 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,611 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 77,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,224 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,419 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear side marker position lamp inop

Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,041 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 41,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,254 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,764 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,251 miles

rear inner control arm link bushes split

Pass 13 Feb 2007 26,507 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 21,327 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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AY03 OPT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AY03 OPT, 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 AY03 OPT registered?

AY03 OPT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is AY03 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 OPT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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