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2003 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration GF03WBE
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1948cc
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- Expired 04 Feb 2020
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,580 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,439 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Noise from engine area
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 137,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Noise from engine area
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,384 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
31 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 135,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
2 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,387 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn close to wear bars - 195/60/15
1 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 130,381 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn close to wear bars - 195/60/15
27 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 130,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
27 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 122,533 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2016 24 Jun 202627 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 122,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
27 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,946 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
27 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 117,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
5 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,728 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2014 24 Jun 20265 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 111,728 MI
24 Jun 202620 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,615 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 99,094 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 99,094 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,656 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2011 24 Jun 202623 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 97,150 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
22 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 79,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
17 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,846 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2009 24 Jun 202617 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,056 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,765 MI
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GF03WBE was registered on 2003-04-24
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