Official DVLA Record

2003 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · RY53 ODP

RY53 ODP

2003 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2003. Recorded mileage 131,703 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLVO V40
Year / Origin
2003 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 28/11/2024
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
131,703 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/11/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1948cc

RY53 ODP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2023
  • 131,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

RY53 ODP Mileage History

  1. 10/12/2021119,085 mi
  2. 10/12/2021119,085 mi
  3. 16/12/2022125,808 mi+6,723 mi
  4. 29/11/2023131,703 mi+5,895 mi
  5. 29/11/2023131,703 mi

Average of roughly 6,409 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RY53 ODP MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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 (RY53 ODP) between December 2021 and November 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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