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2003 VOLVO V40
General Information
- Registration AX53LBJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- Expires 28 May 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 224,930 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2027 13 Jun 202623 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 221,931 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
22 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 221,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
3 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 220,011 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
27 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 209,735 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 202,514 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 197,243 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2021 13 Jun 202621 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 197,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
24 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 191,790 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 183,588 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2019 13 Jun 20266 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 183,588 MI
13 Jun 20267 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 173,286 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
12 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 160,709 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2018 13 Jun 20266 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 160,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
6 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 143,971 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2017 13 Jun 20266 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,212 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2016 13 Jun 20268 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,080 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2015 13 Jun 202611 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 95,632 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2014 13 Jun 202626 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,829 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 78,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,017 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2012 13 Jun 202619 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,560 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,149 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
31 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,125 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2008 13 Jun 202617 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,900 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2007 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AX53LBJ was registered on 2003-12-31
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