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CT03 CTV

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

136,484 mi
Last recorded136,484 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT03 CTV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 136,484 miles

Front Both tyres 3mm

Offside Front Inner Track rod slight play.

Fail 29 Sep 2025 136,484 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn PLUS RUBBER SPLIT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Both tyres 3mm

Offside Front Inner Track rod slight play.

Pass 28 Oct 2024 131,782 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 125,430 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 125,404 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 119,759 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 119,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 115,040 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to limit ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 110,236 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 110,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,317 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 96,280 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 90,965 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,184 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 89,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 86,793 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 86,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,298 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 82,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,398 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 76,398 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 72,244 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,352 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 62,410 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,680 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 57,634 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,742 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,034 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 42,802 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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CT03 CTV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CT03 CTV, 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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CT03 CTV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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