2003 Volvo S40 1.9L Diesel · MA53 NNX
2003 Volvo S40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 163,483 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MA53 NNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 163,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MA53 NNX Mileage History
- 09/08/2023160,621 mi
- 19/08/2024162,140 mi+1,519 mi
- 30/08/2024162,146 mi+6 mi
- 28/08/2025163,479 mi+1,333 mi
- 02/09/2025163,483 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,384 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MA53 NNX 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 S40 (MA53 NNX) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner knuckle”; “Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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