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FD53DLE
2003 VOLVO V40
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1587cc
General Information
- Registration FD53DLE
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1587cc
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- Expires 29 Aug 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
23 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,545 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2026 5 Jun 202630 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 88,692 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 88,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,825 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2024 5 Jun 202616 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 81,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
12 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,911 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 80,911 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,409 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022 5 Jun 20263 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 76,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
13 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 72,046 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2021 5 Jun 202613 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 72,046 MI
5 Jun 20264 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,410 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear fuel cap seal perished
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,978 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front inner & outer edges worn
7 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,335 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2018 5 Jun 20264 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 56,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear tyre perished
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear tyre perished
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,998 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2017 5 Jun 20263 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,132 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,994 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,541 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,541 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,289 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
28 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,843 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2012 5 Jun 202621 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
29 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,707 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
9 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,042 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2011 5 Jun 202615 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,855 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2009 5 Jun 202615 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 21,283 MI
5 Jun 202615 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,283 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2008 5 Jun 202616 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,153 MI
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FD53DLE was registered on 2003-11-26
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