2003 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · RF53 EBK
2003 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 95,207 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF53 EBK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2023
- 95,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF53 EBK 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 (RF53 EBK) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2023 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RF53 EBK Mileage History
- 01/08/202292,646 mi
- 03/08/202292,646 mi
- 02/08/202395,207 mi+2,561 mi
- 02/08/202395,207 mi
Average of roughly 2,553 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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