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EP03 MRU

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

80,686 mi
Last recorded80,686 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 MRU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 80,686 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 80,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 80,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 79,575 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 78,253 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 78,253 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 76,146 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,913 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,422 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,011 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2018 70,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,842 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing assembly noisy

engine management light on

Fail 19 Jun 2017 66,841 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,656 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,815 miles

Mil light on

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 61,815 miles

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

Mil light on

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,845 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,002 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,539 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 52,594 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,988 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 50,985 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,740 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 48,734 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,132 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 45,132 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,311 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,450 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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EP03 MRU is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 EP03 MRU, 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 EP03 MRU registered?

EP03 MRU is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 August 2003.

Is EP03 MRU safe to buy?

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