2003 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · LR53 YBC
2003 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 147,907 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR53 YBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2024
- 147,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR53 YBC 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 (LR53 YBC) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LR53 YBC Mileage History
- 01/12/2021140,833 mi
- 02/12/2021140,837 mi+4 mi
- 23/11/2022143,592 mi+2,755 mi
- 24/11/2022143,593 mi+1 mi
- 20/01/2024147,907 mi+4,314 mi
Average of roughly 3,313 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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