2003 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · SO03 TXT
2003 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 165,494 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO03 TXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/06/2026
- 165,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO03 TXT 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 (SO03 TXT) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired located inside wheel arch. marked. ”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also cut and badly deformed.”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
SO03 TXT Mileage History
- 24/05/2024154,398 mi
- 28/04/2025161,437 mi+7,039 mi
- 28/04/2025161,466 mi+29 mi
- 12/05/2026165,474 mi+4,008 mi
- 04/06/2026165,494 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 5,471 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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