2003 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · AV03 CZT
2003 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 52,732 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV03 CZT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 52,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV03 CZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo V40 (AV03 CZT) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AV03 CZT Mileage History
- 15/02/202351,781 mi
- 21/02/202452,378 mi+597 mi
- 04/03/202452,383 mi+5 mi
- 09/05/202552,729 mi+346 mi
- 15/05/202552,732 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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