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EJ03 VLD

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,503 mi
Last recorded164,503 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 VLD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 164,503 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 162,623 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 160,749 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 157,364 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 154,823 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 152,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 150,634 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 145,140 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 139,419 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 132,315 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 125,446 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 114,856 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 105,356 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,145 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,692 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 82,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 69,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 64,433 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,508 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 47,455 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 VLD is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ03 VLD registered?

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

Is EJ03 VLD safe to buy?

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