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EN03 EWJ

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,274 mi
Last recorded133,274 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 EWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 133,274 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 133,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 129,125 miles

Offside Front tyre down to the legal limit

Fail 26 Nov 2015 129,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre down to the legal limit

Pass 25 Nov 2014 108,349 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 90,625 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 84,163 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 84,163 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 76,127 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 76,127 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,102 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,781 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 38,717 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 38,717 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,615 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,957 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 19,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EN03 EWJ is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EN03 EWJ, 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 EN03 EWJ registered?

EN03 EWJ is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is EN03 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 EWJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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