2003 Volvo V40 1.9L Diesel · BN03 AYW
2003 Volvo V40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2003. Recorded mileage 191,162 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03/09/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1870cc
BN03 AYW Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2015
- 191,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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 AYW Mileage History
- 04/04/200681,213 mi
- 13/04/2007111,325 mi+30,112 mi
- 27/05/2008123,934 mi+12,609 mi
- 04/03/2009131,989 mi+8,055 mi
- 18/02/2010143,137 mi+11,148 mi
- 22/02/2011151,425 mi+8,288 mi
- 24/02/2012165,277 mi+13,852 mi
- 21/01/2013169,969 mi+4,692 mi
- 26/02/2014179,091 mi+9,122 mi
- 11/03/2015191,136 mi+12,045 mi
- 12/03/2015191,162 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 12,305 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
BN03 AYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo V40 (BN03 AYW) between April 2006 and March 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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