2003 Volvo S40 1.9L Diesel · BG53 FXP
2003 Volvo S40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 90,537 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG53 FXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 90,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG53 FXP 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 S40 (BG53 FXP) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 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 (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
BG53 FXP Mileage History
- 22/09/202382,445 mi
- 22/09/202382,445 mi
- 10/09/202485,875 mi+3,430 mi
- 10/09/202485,875 mi
- 15/09/202590,537 mi+4,662 mi
Average of roughly 4,084 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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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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