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DE03 VOP

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

50,300 mi
Last recorded50,300 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 VOP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 50,300 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 48,825 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 46,949 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 44,709 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 40,874 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 40,651 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 40,651 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 40,187 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 40,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 38,814 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 38,814 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 36,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,081 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,085 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,102 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 27,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,678 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 25,283 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,918 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,297 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,539 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 15,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,698 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 11,790 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 VOP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VOP, 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 VOP registered?

DE03 VOP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is DE03 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 VOP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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