2003 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · OV03 NWL
2003 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2003. Recorded mileage 176,061 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1587cc
OV03 NWL Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/05/2013
- 176,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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 NWL Mileage History
- 03/05/200698,585 mi
- 25/04/2007103,131 mi+4,546 mi
- 06/05/2008108,957 mi+5,826 mi
- 18/04/2009113,752 mi+4,795 mi
- 24/04/2010119,815 mi+6,063 mi
- 15/04/2011125,387 mi+5,572 mi
- 16/04/2011125,387 mi
- 01/05/2012149,728 mi+24,341 mi
- 04/05/2012149,730 mi+2 mi
- 08/05/2013176,061 mi+26,331 mi
Average of roughly 11,045 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
OV03 NWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo V40 (OV03 NWL) between May 2006 and May 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
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