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EW03 CJW

2003 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,949 mi
Last recorded134,949 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW03 CJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 134,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel filter not fully secure

general underbody corrosion and sealed/greased

Pass 9 Jul 2025 131,595 miles

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

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

gearbox support member holed and corroded

general heavy surface corrosion underbody

Fail 8 Jul 2025 131,591 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

gearbox support member holed and corroded

general heavy surface corrosion underbody

Pass 17 Jul 2024 127,336 miles

general surface corrosion underside

Pass 18 Jul 2023 122,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general heavy surface corrosion underbody, suspension etc

Fail 17 Jul 2023 122,486 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general heavy surface corrosion underbody, suspension etc

Pass 19 Jul 2022 118,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general heavy surface corrosion underside

Fail 18 Jul 2022 118,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general heavy surface corrosion underside

Pass 13 Jul 2021 113,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion underside

Fail 12 Jul 2021 113,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general surface corrosion underside

Pass 15 Jul 2020 111,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general heavy surface corrosion underside

Pass 22 Jul 2019 109,115 miles

exhaust system heavily coroded

general heavy surface corrosion underside

Fail 15 Jul 2019 109,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system heavily coroded

general heavy surface corrosion underside

Pass 10 Jul 2018 105,051 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,657 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 93,676 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,974 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,045 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,504 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 71,789 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil level overfull

Fail 9 Jul 2011 71,789 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in o/s/f tyre

oil level overfull

Pass 22 Jul 2010 56,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,659 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,659 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,300 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 32,534 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,500 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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EW03 CJW is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EW03 CJW, 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 EW03 CJW registered?

EW03 CJW is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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