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FD53DKL
2003 VOLVO V40
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1587cc
General Information
- Registration FD53DKL
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1587cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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125 Total Defects Recorded
1 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,408 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- genral underbody corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear 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 Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- genral underbody corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear 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 Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,529 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Headlight cracked
- Nearside 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))
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
24 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front strut top bearing tight and noisey
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front tyre perished and wearing on outer edge
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,943 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- general underbody corrosion
- centre/rear exhaust corroded,weak & blowing sightly
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside headlamp cracked/damaged
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 97,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside headlamp cracked/damaged
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- centre/rear exhaust corroded,weak & blowing sightly
- general underbody corrosion
31 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,104 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- centre/rear exhaust deteriorated
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
22 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,103 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- offside rear outer tail lamp not working
- front brake application slightly uneven
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,103 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- offside rear outer tail lamp not working
- front brake application slightly uneven
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,627 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,739 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2014 5 Jun 202629 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,056 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2013 5 Jun 202619 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,708 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 72,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,282 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2011 5 Jun 20269 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,087 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2010 5 Jun 202610 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,341 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2009 5 Jun 202610 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 55,341 MI
5 Jun 202631 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,799 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2008 5 Jun 202631 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 43,799 MI
5 Jun 202631 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,514 MI
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FD53DKL was registered on 2003-11-05
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