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2003 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration FH53HJC
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1834cc
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- Expired 26 Jan 2021
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,638 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
24 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
25 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,440 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside corrosion
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 64,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Underside corrosion
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 61,138 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Clutch slipping
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
- Underside corossion
- Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (1.4.A.2f)
- Battery slightly loose
16 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,677 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside corossion
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 60,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Underside corossion
15 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,964 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,231 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 49,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,137 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014 4 Jun 202619 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 43,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,405 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2013 4 Jun 202618 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
19 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,722 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2012 4 Jun 202620 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,387 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2011 4 Jun 202617 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,539 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2010 4 Jun 202611 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,559 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2009 4 Jun 202611 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
11 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,291 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2008 4 Jun 202618 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,874 MI
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FH53HJC was registered on 2003-12-11
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