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GL53KNA
2003 VOLVO V40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
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- Registration GL53KNA
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- Expired 04 Dec 2022
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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93 Total Defects Recorded
29 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 233,370 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- o/s/r/o side light inop
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 231,588 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- rear number plate deteriated
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 228,930 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
28 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 228,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 221,886 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
26 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 221,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 212,889 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2018 26 Jun 202622 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 212,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
26 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 208,491 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2017 26 Jun 202618 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 208,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
24 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 202,410 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
10 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 202,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 189,037 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 175,510 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 175,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
6 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 158,243 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
5 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 158,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 142,389 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 122,155 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
18 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 100,999 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2010 26 Jun 20267 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 91,113 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 84,022 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2008 26 Jun 202622 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 84,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 70,828 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GL53KNA was registered on 2003-12-13
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