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GF53SFO
2003 VOLVO S40
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1948cc
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- Registration GF53SFO
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1948cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
11 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 156,704 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 156,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central 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)
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
20 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,743 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 149,743 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,315 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,154 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 141,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,389 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn rear caliper linnage (1.1.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,670 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2018 24 Jun 202623 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 127,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,431 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2017 24 Jun 202625 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,105 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2016 24 Jun 202625 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,105 MI
24 Jun 202620 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,160 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 99,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,852 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2014 24 Jun 202622 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,284 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
22 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,718 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2012 24 Jun 202622 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,471 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,657 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2010 24 Jun 202619 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
26 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,000 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2009 24 Jun 202626 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,115 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2008 24 Jun 202622 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,109 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2007 24 Jun 202613 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,840 MI
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GF53SFO was registered on 2003-11-27
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