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2003 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration DF03BAV
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1587cc
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- Expired 12 Aug 2022
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,082 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust system corroded front to rear , under body corroded all over
12 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded front to rear , under body corroded all over
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,178 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2020 3 Jul 202619 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,089 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 135,079 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,799 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,407 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2017 3 Jul 202621 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 132,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
21 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 132,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,966 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016 3 Jul 202619 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,851 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2015 3 Jul 202611 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,664 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
28 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,664 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
13 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,062 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
12 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,887 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,076 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2011 3 Jul 20264 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,512 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,730 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2009 3 Jul 202618 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,250 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2008 3 Jul 202614 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,510 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2007 3 Jul 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!
DF03BAV was registered on 2003-06-25
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