2003 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · BT53 TXL
2003 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 148,855 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BT53 TXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2024
- 148,855 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Volvo V40
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BT53 TXL Mileage History
- 11/05/2022137,809 mi
- 15/05/2023142,501 mi+4,692 mi
- 16/05/2023142,505 mi+4 mi
- 15/05/2024148,849 mi+6,344 mi
- 17/05/2024148,855 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,473 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BT53 TXL 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 (BT53 TXL) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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