2003 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · SB03 XUP
2003 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16/06/2003. Recorded mileage 59,228 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1783cc
SB03 XUP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2023
- 59,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
SB03 XUP Mileage History
- 26/10/202140,547 mi
- 12/11/202241,244 mi+697 mi
- 12/11/202241,244 mi
- 09/11/202359,228 mi+17,984 mi
Average of roughly 9,172 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SB03 XUP 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 (SB03 XUP) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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.
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