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FY03 OEB

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

153,487 mi
Last recorded153,487 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 OEB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 153,487 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 153,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 150,449 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 146,804 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 141,019 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 135,454 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 135,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 130,896 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 124,930 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 118,995 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened chip in the disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lamp Lenz cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 109,741 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lamp Lenz cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened chip in the disc (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Under vehicle frame corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 96,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60R15 88v (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Under vehicle frame corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 83,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 83,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,718 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,907 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,462 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,013 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,793 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,875 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,824 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspansion units

Front wipers badly smearing and need replacing now!!

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 14 Apr 2008 43,322 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,137 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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FY03 OEB is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FY03 OEB, 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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FY03 OEB is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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