2003 Volvo S40 1.9L Diesel · OV03 VOB
2003 Volvo S40 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2003. Recorded mileage 121,559 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV03 VOB Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 121,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV03 VOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo S40 (OV03 VOB) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”.
OV03 VOB Mileage History
- 19/05/200625,196 mi
- 18/05/200731,030 mi+5,834 mi
- 22/05/200835,914 mi+4,884 mi
- 18/05/200941,167 mi+5,253 mi
- 07/05/201045,141 mi+3,974 mi
- 18/05/201149,586 mi+4,445 mi
- 15/05/201254,239 mi+4,653 mi
- 16/05/201358,374 mi+4,135 mi
- 16/05/201358,374 mi
- 07/05/201463,515 mi+5,141 mi
- 07/05/201463,515 mi
- 20/05/201568,045 mi+4,530 mi
- 20/05/201568,045 mi
- 13/05/201671,199 mi+3,154 mi
- 03/05/201774,490 mi+3,291 mi
- 15/08/201876,125 mi+1,635 mi
- 15/08/201876,125 mi
- 12/08/201987,199 mi+11,074 mi
- 12/08/201987,199 mi
- 13/08/202091,210 mi+4,011 mi
- 14/08/202091,210 mi
- 14/08/202091,210 mi
- 13/08/202195,559 mi+4,349 mi
- 29/07/202299,277 mi+3,718 mi
- 31/07/2023104,298 mi+5,021 mi
- 01/08/2023104,298 mi
- 12/08/2024111,787 mi+7,489 mi
- 12/08/2024111,787 mi
- 12/08/2025117,347 mi+5,560 mi
- 12/08/2026121,559 mi+4,212 mi
- 12/08/2026121,559 mi
Average of roughly 4,763 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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