2003 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · EX03 KPU
2003 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 71,613 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2016.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX03 KPU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2015
- 71,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX03 KPU 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 S40 (EX03 KPU) between February 2006 and February 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 February 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
EX03 KPU Mileage History
- 27/02/200616,418 mi
- 02/04/200720,242 mi+3,824 mi
- 10/04/200826,240 mi+5,998 mi
- 26/02/200932,280 mi+6,040 mi
- 02/03/201037,001 mi+4,721 mi
- 17/02/201143,161 mi+6,160 mi
- 16/02/201251,026 mi+7,865 mi
- 27/02/201358,270 mi+7,244 mi
- 06/02/201465,374 mi+7,104 mi
- 21/02/201571,613 mi+6,239 mi
- 21/02/201571,613 mi
Average of roughly 6,145 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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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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