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WJ03 UAH

2003 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

84,141 mi
Last recorded84,141 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 UAH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 84,141 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 84,073 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel PEDAL NOT SUSTAINING PRESSURE. (LEAK AT REAR PIPE) (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system TO FLEXIBLE HOSE (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 80,548 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 77,886 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 77,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both tyres perished ( chords exposed ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 75,332 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,052 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 72,959 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,807 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,347 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 66,810 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,447 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 61,529 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter of (7.2.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,007 miles

Both front tyres cracking an d slighty out of shape

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,650 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,042 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,003 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 37,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,309 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,066 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,216 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,174 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 18,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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WJ03 UAH is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc 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 WJ03 UAH, 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 WJ03 UAH registered?

WJ03 UAH is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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