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EN03 VHL

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,213 mi
Last recorded164,213 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 VHL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 164,213 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 164,203 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested n/s has no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper leaking fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Park brake lever has travel,minimal reserve travel

Pass 30 Nov 2023 161,237 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 161,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 160,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 159,579 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 159,066 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 153,868 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 148,499 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 140,472 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 140,472 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 131,347 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 122,385 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 114,377 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 104,731 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 104,731 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,018 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 83,933 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 83,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,431 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 72,431 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 62,504 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,897 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,910 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 43,910 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 31,964 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,964 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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EN03 VHL is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EN03 VHL, 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 EN03 VHL registered?

EN03 VHL is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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