2003 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · CV03 GGX
2003 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 159,933 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV03 GGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 159,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV03 GGX 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 (CV03 GGX) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Steering (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe clip corroded away on fuel filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mou”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)”.
CV03 GGX Mileage History
- 22/05/2024148,430 mi
- 21/07/2025154,592 mi+6,162 mi
- 25/07/2025154,592 mi
- 21/07/2026159,933 mi+5,341 mi
- 31/07/2026159,933 mi
Average of roughly 5,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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