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GL53UYJ
2004 VOLVO V40
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1783cc
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- Registration GL53UYJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1783cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
20
Passes
12
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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116 Total Defects Recorded
26 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 209,219 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
4 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 200,002 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside+nearside (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))
6 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 190,102 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear under seal corroded
20 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 190,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under seal corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 184,699 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 184,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
3 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 175,233 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side+off side (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side+off side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side+off side (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 175,217 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested leaking (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Position lamp not working near side+off side (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side+off side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side+off side (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side+off side (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 163,621 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2021 24 Jun 202625 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 152,916 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 152,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,157 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 141,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,062 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,258 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 124,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,008 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 110,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,554 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2015 24 Jun 202627 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 98,554 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
6 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,585 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2014 24 Jun 20266 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,585 MI
24 Jun 202631 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,875 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2013 24 Jun 202631 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
2 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,638 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2012 24 Jun 20262 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,164 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2011 24 Jun 202616 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,120 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2010 24 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,748 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2010 24 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,748 MI
24 Jun 202616 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,170 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2009 24 Jun 202611 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,544 MI
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GL53UYJ was registered on 2004-02-05
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