2003 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · RE03 PWJ
2003 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 114,576 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE03 PWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 114,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE03 PWJ 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 (RE03 PWJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RE03 PWJ Mileage History
- 10/10/2023105,756 mi
- 31/10/2024109,981 mi+4,225 mi
- 04/11/2024109,981 mi
- 16/10/2025114,576 mi+4,595 mi
- 16/10/2025114,576 mi
Average of roughly 4,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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