2003 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · BG53 FYN
2003 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 117,523 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG53 FYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/09/2026
- 117,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG53 FYN 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 (BG53 FYN) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
BG53 FYN Mileage History
- 04/09/2023109,145 mi
- 02/09/2024111,612 mi+2,467 mi
- 25/09/2025115,227 mi+3,615 mi
- 26/09/2025115,230 mi+3 mi
- 21/09/2026117,523 mi+2,293 mi
Average of roughly 2,750 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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