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AV53FJA
2003 VOLVO S40
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1783cc
General Information
- Registration AV53FJA
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1783cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
15 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,911 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 125,911 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,999 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid looks contaminated but unsure due to bottle being discolored
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Outer side marker inop
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
7 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Outer side marker inop
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid looks contaminated but unsure due to bottle being discolored
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,027 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021 17 Jun 20264 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 107,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
12 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,997 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
12 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,881 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
9 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 75,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- all 4 tyres cracked and dryrotted 195 60 15
18 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,846 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 65,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
6 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,534 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
5 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,646 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,306 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
7 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,219 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2013 17 Jun 20268 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 30,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
16 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,947 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2012 17 Jun 202629 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,689 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011 17 Jun 202627 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,547 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010 17 Jun 202631 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,923 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 17 Jun 202631 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 14,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
30 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 12,784 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 17 Jun 202625 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 10,158 MI
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AV53FJA was registered on 2003-10-31
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