2003 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · RA03 OAD
2003 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2003. Recorded mileage 129,101 miles. MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA03 OAD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2025
- 129,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA03 OAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo V40 (RA03 OAD) between October 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Lock Nut not Fully Home (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RA03 OAD Mileage History
- 31/10/2022114,772 mi
- 24/11/2022114,778 mi+6 mi
- 18/12/2023119,949 mi+5,171 mi
- 29/01/2025129,101 mi+9,152 mi
Average of roughly 6,374 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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