2003 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · OV03 EBM
2003 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 84,517 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV03 EBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 84,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
OV03 EBM Mileage History
- 07/08/202378,997 mi
- 27/08/202480,615 mi+1,618 mi
- 22/08/202583,055 mi+2,440 mi
- 24/08/202684,515 mi+1,460 mi
- 25/08/202684,517 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV03 EBM 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 EBM) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Emissions unable to be completed misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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