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2003 VOLVO V40
General Information
- Registration GL53RXC
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1834cc
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- Expired 05 Mar 2021
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 230,906 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
17 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 230,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Coolant low
- 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 220,766 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear tyre wearing / feathering on outer edge & perishing in the tread.
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 220,766 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear tyre wearing / feathering on outer edge & perishing in the tread.
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
6 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 207,995 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear junction. (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- Offside Front wiper blade split at the end.
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
28 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 207,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear junction. (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
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)
- Offside Front wiper blade split at the end.
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear junction. (3.6.B.2c)
14 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 188,570 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear junction. (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 188,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear tyre cut but not to requirements.
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear junction. (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
23 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 166,595 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- windscreen damaged outside swept area.
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear junction. (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear junction. (3.6.B.2c)
23 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 166,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear junction. (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- windscreen damaged outside swept area.
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear junction. (3.6.B.2c)
26 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,754 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016 23 Jun 202624 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 140,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,931 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,935 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2014 23 Jun 202622 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,150 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2013Advisory 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 84,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
14 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,371 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,668 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2011 23 Jun 202626 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,842 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 34,842 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,842 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2008 23 Jun 202628 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,147 MI
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GL53RXC was registered on 2003-11-25
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