2003 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · GV53 BVR
2003 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 190,845 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV53 BVR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2022
- 190,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV53 BVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo V40 (GV53 BVR) between August 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2022 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GV53 BVR Mileage History
- 25/08/2022190,650 mi
- 27/09/2022190,845 mi+195 mi
- 27/09/2022190,845 mi
Average of roughly 2,171 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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