2003 Volvo V40 1.9L Diesel · MX53 TYA
2003 Volvo V40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 134,497 miles. MOT valid until 30/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1870cc
MX53 TYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 134,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MX53 TYA Mileage History
- 04/01/2024127,999 mi
- 07/02/2024128,005 mi+6 mi
- 01/09/2025129,083 mi+1,078 mi
- 13/08/2026134,492 mi+5,409 mi
- 29/08/2026134,497 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,452 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MX53 TYA 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 (MX53 TYA) between January 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2026 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 (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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