2003 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · BN03 AXV
2003 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2003. Recorded mileage 120,108 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/02/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17/07/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1783cc
BN03 AXV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2016
- 120,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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.
BN03 AXV Mileage History
- 03/07/200631,872 mi
- 03/07/200743,174 mi+11,302 mi
- 16/07/200743,341 mi+167 mi
- 31/10/200746,377 mi+3,036 mi
- 27/11/200746,387 mi+10 mi
- 14/11/200859,182 mi+12,795 mi
- 17/11/200859,182 mi
- 13/03/200959,192 mi+10 mi
- 09/03/201075,730 mi+16,538 mi
- 10/03/201185,102 mi+9,372 mi
- 09/03/201291,154 mi+6,052 mi
- 09/03/201291,154 mi
- 14/03/201397,283 mi+6,129 mi
- 14/03/201397,283 mi
- 10/03/2014103,860 mi+6,577 mi
- 11/02/2015111,537 mi+7,677 mi
- 11/02/2015111,537 mi
- 15/02/2016120,108 mi+8,571 mi
- 15/02/2016120,108 mi
Average of roughly 9,171 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
BN03 AXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo V40 (BN03 AXV) between July 2006 and February 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 R16 91W XL (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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