2003 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · RY52 XKH
2003 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 89,060 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY52 XKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 89,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY52 XKH 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 (RY52 XKH) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RY52 XKH Mileage History
- 08/07/202272,134 mi
- 03/07/202375,519 mi+3,385 mi
- 11/07/202375,523 mi+4 mi
- 29/05/202589,060 mi+13,537 mi
- 02/06/202589,060 mi
Average of roughly 5,832 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
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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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