2003 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · BF53 VVA
2003 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 62,417 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF53 VVA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2023
- 62,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF53 VVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo S40 (BF53 VVA) between February 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BF53 VVA Mileage History
- 16/02/202362,198 mi
- 14/03/202362,313 mi+115 mi
- 23/05/202362,417 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 836 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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