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GF53YPL
2003 VOLVO V40
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1834cc
General Information
- Registration GF53YPL
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1834cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
3 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,798 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached join flange corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear 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))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,402 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2022 24 Jun 202611 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,509 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2021 24 Jun 202630 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,317 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension components rusty
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front suspension components rusty
22 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,354 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2019 24 Jun 202631 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,198 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
31 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,198 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside 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)
31 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,057 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2017 24 Jun 20262 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,689 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
1 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,316 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2015 24 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,316 MI
24 Jun 20264 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,732 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2014 24 Jun 20263 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
28 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,395 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2013 24 Jun 20265 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,864 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,852 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2011 24 Jun 20266 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 81,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
26 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,988 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2010 24 Jun 20264 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,116 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2009 24 Jun 20263 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,761 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2009Advisory 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)
3 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,427 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2008 24 Jun 20262 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 38,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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GF53YPL was registered on 2003-11-25
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