2003 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · YY53 KXO
2003 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 191,466 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YY53 KXO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/09/2026
- 191,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
YY53 KXO Mileage History
- 12/08/2024158,331 mi
- 15/08/2024158,331 mi
- 19/09/2025168,266 mi+9,935 mi
- 19/09/2025168,266 mi
- 16/09/2026191,466 mi+23,200 mi
Average of roughly 15,819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY53 KXO 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 (YY53 KXO) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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