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WJ03 VNK

2003 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,272 mi
Last recorded123,272 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 VNK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 123,272 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s steering rack inner joint has slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint dust cover perished slightly

o/s/r suspension lower coil spring corroded slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2026 123,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s steering rack inner joint has slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint dust cover perished slightly

o/s/r suspension lower coil spring corroded slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2025 117,738 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s steering rack inner joint has slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint dust cover perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes/ worn/ perished slightly

o/s/r suspension lower coil spring corroded slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2024 112,336 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front and rear brake discs scored slightly

n/s and o/s steering rack inner joint slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint dust cover perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn slightly more on edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2023 106,780 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front and rear brake discs scored slightly

n/s steering rack inner joint slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint boot perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

Fail 15 Mar 2023 106,779 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

front and rear brake discs scored slightly

n/s steering rack inner joint slight play

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint boot perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s steering rack light mist of oil

Pass 23 Mar 2022 102,099 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 97,263 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly

o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint boot perished slightly

o/s/f tyre worn slightly more on edge

Pass 18 Mar 2020 93,941 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres worn slightly more outer edges

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn perished slightly

o/s/r tyre worn slightly more inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,014 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r suspension short link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,814 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,381 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 79,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,796 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,442 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,947 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,701 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 53,885 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 53,885 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,209 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,873 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,808 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 36,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,209 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,721 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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WJ03 VNK is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VNK, 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 WJ03 VNK registered?

WJ03 VNK is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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