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2003 VOLVO V40
General Information
- Registration GL53CKV
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1783cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 95,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,573 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- rear exhaust joint corroded but secure
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
8 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,292 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2016Advisory 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)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
7 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,663 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2015 26 Jun 20264 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
4 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,059 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2014 26 Jun 20264 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
19 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,112 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2013 26 Jun 20268 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,326 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2012 26 Jun 20269 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,736 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,051 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2010 26 Jun 202611 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,156 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2009 26 Jun 202626 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,553 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2008 26 Jun 20263 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,234 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2007 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GL53CKV was registered on 2003-11-21
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