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EF03 VXV

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

275,755 mi
Last recorded275,755 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 VXV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 275,755 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded and pinhole

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2025 275,755 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust joint corroded and pinhole

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 255,377 miles

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

Offside Rear brake discs backing plate corroded

centre section of exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 27 Nov 2024 255,377 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake discs backing plate corroded

centre section of exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2023 233,708 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 233,707 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 211,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front head light damaged and moisture in headlight

Pass 26 Nov 2021 184,177 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2020 155,161 miles

Offside Front head light damaged but not effecting beam pattern

Fail 27 Nov 2020 155,161 miles

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

Offside Front head light damaged but not effecting beam pattern

Pass 23 Nov 2019 128,631 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front headlight paten only just met requirements / headlight cracked

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level minimum

Fail 23 Nov 2019 128,631 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front headlight paten only just met requirements / headlight cracked

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil level minimum

Pass 24 Nov 2018 95,514 miles

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 23 Nov 2018 95,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 2 Dec 2017 60,306 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 35,486 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 31,919 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,660 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 29,056 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,543 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,894 miles

Both rear tyres slighty perished.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 24,872 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,523 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,032 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,593 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 15,953 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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EF03 VXV is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF03 VXV, 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 EF03 VXV registered?

EF03 VXV is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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