2003 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · LS53 MWE
2003 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 147,976 miles. MOT valid until 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LS53 MWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 147,976 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LS53 MWE Mileage History
- 03/11/2023139,442 mi
- 30/10/2024143,687 mi+4,245 mi
- 30/10/2024143,687 mi
- 29/10/2025147,974 mi+4,287 mi
- 30/10/2025147,976 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,286 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS53 MWE 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 (LS53 MWE) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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