2003 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · FA03 ABN
2003 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 58,863 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2018.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Jul 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA03 ABN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2017
- 58,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA03 ABN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo S40 (FA03 ABN) between July 2006 and May 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 25 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
FA03 ABN Mileage History
- 20/07/200616,790 mi
- 09/07/200724,855 mi+8,065 mi
- 27/06/200831,408 mi+6,553 mi
- 17/06/200936,493 mi+5,085 mi
- 17/06/2009363,493 mi+327,000 mi
- 15/06/201042,025 mi-321,468 mi
- 15/06/201042,025 mi
- 25/05/201144,223 mi+2,198 mi
- 09/06/201144,529 mi+306 mi
- 29/05/201247,497 mi+2,968 mi
- 29/05/201247,497 mi
- 23/05/201350,452 mi+2,955 mi
- 23/05/201350,452 mi
- 08/05/201452,721 mi+2,269 mi
- 28/05/201553,967 mi+1,246 mi
- 28/05/201553,967 mi
- 23/05/201656,498 mi+2,531 mi
- 23/05/201656,498 mi
- 25/05/201758,863 mi+2,365 mi
- 25/05/201758,863 mi
Average of roughly 3,879 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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