2003 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · MF53 LTO
2003 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 93,170 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF53 LTO Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2024
- 93,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF53 LTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo S40 (MF53 LTO) between September 2006 and September 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
MF53 LTO Mileage History
- 22/09/200622,169 mi
- 27/09/200731,170 mi+9,001 mi
- 29/09/200838,052 mi+6,882 mi
- 29/09/200838,052 mi
- 29/09/200944,679 mi+6,627 mi
- 21/09/201051,953 mi+7,274 mi
- 21/09/201051,953 mi
- 23/09/201159,006 mi+7,053 mi
- 11/09/201264,919 mi+5,913 mi
- 16/09/201370,589 mi+5,670 mi
- 26/09/201370,713 mi+124 mi
- 23/09/201475,526 mi+4,813 mi
- 23/09/201475,526 mi
- 22/09/201580,399 mi+4,873 mi
- 23/09/201580,399 mi
- 27/09/201683,646 mi+3,247 mi
- 27/09/201683,646 mi
- 08/09/201785,413 mi+1,767 mi
- 24/09/201886,819 mi+1,406 mi
- 30/09/201988,675 mi+1,856 mi
- 28/09/202090,754 mi+2,079 mi
- 29/09/202090,754 mi
- 23/09/202192,208 mi+1,454 mi
- 23/09/202192,212 mi+4 mi
- 23/09/202292,881 mi+669 mi
- 17/09/202493,171 mi+290 mi
- 20/09/202493,170 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 3,945 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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