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DF53AEL
2003 VOLVO S40
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
General Information
- Registration DF53AEL
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- Expires 03 Dec 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
4 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 171,290 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- reversing light inop
- dip switch loose action
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
3 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 171,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- reversing light inop
- dip switch loose action
22 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,700 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,096 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on borderline (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 148,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear 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)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on borderline (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear 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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,490 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,012 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2022 21 Jun 202610 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,217 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2021 21 Jun 202612 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,323 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020 21 Jun 202613 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,303 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2019 21 Jun 202614 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,032 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2018 21 Jun 20261 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,772 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017 21 Jun 20261 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 122,772 MI
21 Jun 202621 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,766 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2016 21 Jun 202621 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,741 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
29 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,583 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2014 21 Jun 20269 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,506 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2013 21 Jun 20269 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 90,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,381 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
9 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,433 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2011 21 Jun 20269 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
18 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,983 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010 21 Jun 202618 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,060 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2009 21 Jun 202621 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,624 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2008 21 Jun 202622 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,501 MI
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DF53AEL was registered on 2003-12-05
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