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DE03 OGN

2003 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

40,416 mi
Last recorded40,416 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 OGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 40,416 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside of rack - coming from gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 40,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside of rack - coming from gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 39,254 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 39,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 38,118 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 38,118 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lenses cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 36,934 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 36,267 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 35,801 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 35,506 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 34,213 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,441 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 32,456 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,067 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,000 miles

Both front tyres have age realated cracks on outer edges

Nearside rear tyre has age realated cracks on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,990 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,863 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,755 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,493 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 25,493 miles

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

engine undertray fitted prohibiting a full inspection

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,881 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,142 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,976 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 15,636 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,284 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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DE03 OGN is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DE03 OGN, 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 DE03 OGN registered?

DE03 OGN is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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The MOT history for DE03 OGN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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