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DV03 XUP

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

91,888 mi
Last recorded91,888 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 XUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 91,888 miles

Exhaust Corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near & Off Side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 87,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust tailbox flange corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2024 87,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust tailbox flange corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 85,519 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 85,519 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust tailbox flange corroded

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in grease

Fail 8 Nov 2022 82,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust tailbox flange corroded

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in grease

Pass 16 Nov 2021 81,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust tailbox mounting flange deteriorated/corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2021 81,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust tailbox mounting flange deteriorated/corroded

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,264 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rear lower arms (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 80,262 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner cv boot clip loos, but still preventing the los of grees and water getting in

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near rear lower arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 77,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mount free play on ground, not insecure or damaged.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode, adjacent to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 73,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mount free play on ground, not insecure or damaged.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot clamp onto driveshaft missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode, adjacent to fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 69,899 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very slight grease leak from small clamp area (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 69,899 miles

Stop lamp not working All three (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very slight grease leak from small clamp area (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,322 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 62,253 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 62,253 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,351 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 56,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,088 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,628 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,688 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 44,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,856 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 34,654 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,616 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,189 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,390 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 XUP is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

DV03 XUP is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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