2003 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · OV03 AKZ
2003 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 168,901 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV03 AKZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 168,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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OV03 AKZ 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 (OV03 AKZ) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 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), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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 Side repeater incorrect colour side (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
OV03 AKZ Mileage History
- 13/06/2024154,205 mi
- 10/06/2025162,874 mi+8,669 mi
- 11/06/2025162,874 mi
- 01/06/2026168,739 mi+5,865 mi
- 08/06/2026168,901 mi+162 mi
Average of roughly 7,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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