2003 Volvo V40 1.9L Diesel · FL53 FRN
2003 Volvo V40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 162,096 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL53 FRN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/02/2026
- 162,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL53 FRN 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 (FL53 FRN) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FL53 FRN Mileage History
- 09/08/2022157,882 mi
- 09/08/2022157,883 mi+1 mi
- 21/12/2023157,897 mi+14 mi
- 06/02/2025159,887 mi+1,990 mi
- 04/02/2026162,096 mi+2,209 mi
Average of roughly 1,207 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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