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HT53CXW
2003 VOLVO V40
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
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- Registration HT53CXW
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
14
Passes
11
Failures
56%
Pass Rate
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139 Total Defects Recorded
10 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 227,897 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- head lamp leveling devise has been removed
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at side of tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 227,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- head lamp leveling devise has been removed
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at side of tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 219,935 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- both offside rear light units damaged slightly
- both front to rear fuel pipes becoming corroded at rear
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 219,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by side of fuel tank ,both pipes (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- both offside rear light units damaged slightly
- both front to rear fuel pipes becoming corroded at rear
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 209,793 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- brake pedal anti slip worn on edge
18 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 209,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- brake pedal anti slip worn on edge
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
15 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 199,883 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- wiper linkage worn but is working
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 190,597 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake pawl unit showing signs of wear but working ok
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear back up position lamp not working
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- vehicle presented with rear seats folded and covered
14 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 190,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- vehicle presented with rear seats folded and covered
- hand brake pawl unit showing signs of wear but working ok
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear back up position lamp not working
22 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 179,001 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 178,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 166,892 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
19 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 166,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
20 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 155,522 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 155,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 142,510 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 142,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 130,272 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 130,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 117,323 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 101,667 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 101,667 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 66,315 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008 26 Jun 202621 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,164 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2007 26 Jun 202621 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 41,164 MI
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HT53CXW was registered on 2003-12-23
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