2003 Volvo V40 1.9L Diesel · GJ53 OLR
2003 Volvo V40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 172,552 miles. MOT expired on 15 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ53 OLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/11/2025
- 172,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Volvo V40
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GJ53 OLR Mileage History
- 16/11/2022165,995 mi
- 08/11/2023169,705 mi+3,710 mi
- 09/11/2023169,705 mi
- 16/10/2024170,797 mi+1,092 mi
- 10/11/2025172,552 mi+1,755 mi
Average of roughly 2,197 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GJ53 OLR 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 (GJ53 OLR) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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