2003 Volvo V40 1.9L Diesel · FA52 AKZ
2003 Volvo V40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2003. Recorded mileage 74,494 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/07/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1870cc
FA52 AKZ Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2012
- 74,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
FA52 AKZ Mileage History
- 18/02/2006114,224 mi
- 18/02/2006114,224 mi
- 23/10/2006135,533 mi+21,309 mi
- 12/10/2007153,897 mi+18,364 mi
- 17/10/200826,261 mi-127,636 mi
- 16/10/2009194,303 mi+168,042 mi
- 15/10/2010214,943 mi+20,640 mi
- 30/09/2011233,132 mi+18,189 mi
- 30/10/2012248,881 mi+15,749 mi
- 30/10/2012248,881 mi
- 31/10/201274,494 mi-174,387 mi
Average of roughly -5,930 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FA52 AKZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo V40 (FA52 AKZ) between February 2006 and October 2012.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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