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HT53CXV
2003 VOLVO V40
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
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- Registration HT53CXV
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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115 Total Defects Recorded
4 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 170,896 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
2 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 170,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 166,047 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust joint very rusty/thin
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 166,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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 Exhaust joint very rusty/thin
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,966 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Fuel hose deteriorated Under Floor Area (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- Exhaust System Joints Corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Handbrake Lever Not Returning Fully To Stop (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Arm Bushes Perished Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Rear Trailing Arm Mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
15 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 161,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust System Joints Corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Fuel hose deteriorated Under Floor Area (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Rear Trailing Arm Mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Handbrake Lever Not Returning Fully To Stop (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Arm Bushes Perished Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,566 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2023 26 Jun 202629 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 151,774 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 151,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,152 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- exhaust flange corroded
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 145,152 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- exhaust flange corroded
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,634 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
11 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,825 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2019 26 Jun 202610 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
8 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,713 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,612 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2017 26 Jun 20264 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,790 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2016 26 Jun 20264 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
29 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,009 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,009 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,201 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
26 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
5 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,237 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2013 26 Jun 202612 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,893 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,602 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2011 26 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,984 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2010 26 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 45,984 MI
26 Jun 202618 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,796 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2009 26 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,836 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2008 26 Jun 202615 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,200 MI
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HT53CXV was registered on 2003-12-23
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