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AF53WGX
2003 VOLVO V40
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1783cc
General Information
- Registration AF53WGX
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1783cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
11
Passes
8
Failures
57.89%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
6 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 137,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,137 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
9 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 128,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
11 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,363 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- eml illuminated
- both outer tail lights out
10 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,946 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,186 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 111,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,703 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 105,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,271 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013 15 Jun 20267 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 93,135 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 93,135 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,780 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 86,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,999 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 75,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,106 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
8 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 65,106 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
22 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,658 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF53WGX was registered on 2003-09-26
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