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2003 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · CK03 ODB

CK03 ODB

2003 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02/05/2003. Recorded mileage 123,022 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLVO V40
Year / Origin
2003 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18/01/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
123,022 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/01/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1783cc

CK03 ODB Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2025
  • 123,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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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.

CK03 ODB Mileage History

  1. 08/06/2006188,675 mi
  2. 08/06/2006188,675 mi
  3. 24/05/200726,037 mi-162,638 mi
  4. 02/06/200833,838 mi+7,801 mi
  5. 28/05/200941,741 mi+7,903 mi
  6. 27/05/201050,113 mi+8,372 mi
  7. 27/05/201050,113 mi
  8. 26/05/201155,096 mi+4,983 mi
  9. 24/05/201262,599 mi+7,503 mi
  10. 24/05/201369,443 mi+6,844 mi
  11. 03/06/201475,346 mi+5,903 mi
  12. 15/06/201580,308 mi+4,962 mi
  13. 09/11/201688,540 mi+8,232 mi
  14. 11/11/201688,545 mi+5 mi
  15. 14/11/201792,809 mi+4,264 mi
  16. 03/12/201897,735 mi+4,926 mi
  17. 23/12/2019101,500 mi+3,765 mi
  18. 30/12/2020105,393 mi+3,893 mi
  19. 06/01/2021105,393 mi
  20. 10/01/2022109,071 mi+3,678 mi
  21. 19/01/2023113,693 mi+4,622 mi
  22. 18/01/2024118,937 mi+5,244 mi
  23. 18/01/2024118,937 mi
  24. 19/12/2024122,599 mi+3,662 mi
  25. 06/01/2025123,022 mi+423 mi

Average of roughly -3,533 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

CK03 ODB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 18:38
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo V40 (CK03 ODB) between June 2006 and January 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 06 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.

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