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EJ03 VKX

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,430 mi
Last recorded195,430 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 VKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2020 195,430 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 192,240 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 187,176 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 182,291 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 182,287 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 176,055 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 170,449 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2014 163,365 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust rear joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2013 150,447 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 144,636 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 137,255 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 137,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 126,997 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 118,384 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 106,376 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 90,700 miles

Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear inner side lamps not working.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 90,700 miles

Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear inner side lamps not working.

Pass 8 May 2006 68,747 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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EJ03 VKX is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ03 VKX, 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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EJ03 VKX is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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