2003 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · ML03 NZH
2003 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 117,728 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML03 NZH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2024
- 117,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML03 NZH 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 (ML03 NZH) between April 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2024 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: Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
ML03 NZH Mileage History
- 29/04/2022114,281 mi
- 02/05/2023115,580 mi+1,299 mi
- 11/05/2024116,241 mi+661 mi
- 15/08/2024117,728 mi+1,487 mi
- 15/08/2024117,728 mi
Average of roughly 1,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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