2003 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · OV03 OEY
2003 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 129,128 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Feb 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV03 OEY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/12/2022
- 129,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV03 OEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo S40 (OV03 OEY) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
OV03 OEY Mileage History
- 13/12/2021114,412 mi
- 14/12/2021114,412 mi
- 05/12/2022129,128 mi+14,716 mi
Average of roughly 15,059 miles per year across 3 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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