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WM03 LHT

2003 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,277 mi
Last recorded70,277 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 LHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 70,277 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 70,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 69,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 69,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 68,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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 Inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 66,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 66,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 65,649 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

exhaust system very rusty at joints

Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,554 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,381 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Objects inside tyre.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 60,985 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Objects inside tyre.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,500 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,076 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,443 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,939 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 44,025 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,374 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,116 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 25,657 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,300 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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WM03 LHT is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WM03 LHT, 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

How do I check the history of WM03 LHT?

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What year was WM03 LHT registered?

WM03 LHT is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is WM03 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 LHT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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