2003 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · SW53 MDK
2003 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 45,260 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW53 MDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 45,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW53 MDK 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 (SW53 MDK) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 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: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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 Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))”.
SW53 MDK Mileage History
- 14/11/202337,500 mi
- 19/11/202441,136 mi+3,636 mi
- 20/11/202441,139 mi+3 mi
- 18/11/202545,257 mi+4,118 mi
- 19/11/202545,260 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,852 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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