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DV03 ERJ

2003 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,997 mi
Last recorded130,997 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 ERJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 130,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underbody covered in underseal

Pass 1 Apr 2025 128,535 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 128,535 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 124,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all backing plates are corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 119,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 113,311 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,135 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 99,699 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 99,586 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 95,162 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 89,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 84,833 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 84,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 76,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,907 miles

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

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

both x2 front wiperblades worn.

rear numberplate starting to de-laminate.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,015 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,280 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 40,340 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,967 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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DV03 ERJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DV03 ERJ, 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 DV03 ERJ registered?

DV03 ERJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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