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AF53WHJ
2003 VOLVO S40
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
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- Registration AF53WHJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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86 Total Defects Recorded
19 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,081 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Hazard warning switch faulty difficult to turn off (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Hazard warning switch faulty difficult to turn off (4.4.2 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,519 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 130,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,886 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2020 14 Jun 20268 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 125,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,896 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
8 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
7 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,378 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2017 14 Jun 20263 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 113,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,311 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 99,107 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,107 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,923 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2014 14 Jun 202623 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,807 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,175 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2012 14 Jun 20263 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71,175 MI
14 Jun 20264 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,174 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 62,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,491 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2010 14 Jun 202627 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,523 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2009 14 Jun 202627 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 44,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
29 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,476 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2008 14 Jun 202622 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,471 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF53WHJ was registered on 2003-09-25
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