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EX03 NCC

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,979 mi
Last recorded89,979 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 NCC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 89,979 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 88,155 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 87,401 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 85,719 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated at shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 82,789 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,153 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 81,144 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 78,633 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,532 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,709 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,805 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,720 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,774 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,093 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,865 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,392 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,466 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,824 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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EX03 NCC is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EX03 NCC, 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 EX03 NCC registered?

EX03 NCC is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EX03 NCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 NCC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX03 NCC have outstanding finance?

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