2003 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · SA03 AXZ
2003 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 64,236 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2019.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA03 AXZ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2018
- 64,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA03 AXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo S40 (SA03 AXZ) between March 2006 and September 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SA03 AXZ Mileage History
- 10/03/200611,177 mi
- 06/03/200743,377 mi+32,200 mi
- 06/03/200714,377 mi-29,000 mi
- 05/03/200817,890 mi+3,513 mi
- 04/03/200920,466 mi+2,576 mi
- 04/03/200920,466 mi
- 10/03/201023,105 mi+2,639 mi
- 10/03/201023,107 mi+2 mi
- 09/03/201124,982 mi+1,875 mi
- 09/03/201124,982 mi
- 28/02/201226,669 mi+1,687 mi
- 28/02/201226,670 mi+1 mi
- 11/03/201329,320 mi+2,650 mi
- 11/03/201329,320 mi
- 10/03/201432,854 mi+3,534 mi
- 10/03/201432,854 mi
- 06/03/201545,428 mi+12,574 mi
- 10/03/201545,432 mi+4 mi
- 11/07/201655,234 mi+9,802 mi
- 14/07/201655,242 mi+8 mi
- 30/08/201760,389 mi+5,147 mi
- 30/08/201760,393 mi+4 mi
- 07/09/201864,232 mi+3,839 mi
- 13/09/201864,236 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,241 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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