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ML03FTY
2003 VOLVO V40
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
General Information
- Registration ML03FTY
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- Expired 31 Mar 2023
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
17
Passes
11
Failures
60.71%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
1 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 195,920 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Outer sill covers fitted
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- engine and under covers fitted
- exhaust corroding
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 195,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroding
- engine and under covers fitted
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Outer sill covers fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 184,880 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material innerwing (1.1.11 (c))
- engine covers fitted
- Outer sill covers fitted
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear accident damage
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer door handle broken but operational
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front brake fluctuates slightly
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material innerwing (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bulk head (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runover rear axle to offside rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Front grille broken and damaged
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 174,080 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm
- rear tow bar electric socket insecure
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- temp repair to bonnet release cable
30 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 174,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tow bar electric socket insecure
- temp repair to bonnet release cable
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
31 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 169,805 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
- rear tow bar electric socket insecure
22 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 169,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tow bar electric socket insecure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
25 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 158,507 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
14 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 145,125 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
14 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 145,125 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
22 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,789 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 137,789 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,440 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2016 24 Jun 202621 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 132,440 MI
24 Jun 202621 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 129,373 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2015 24 Jun 202620 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 121,819 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 115,248 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 115,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
18 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 106,144 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2012 24 Jun 202614 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,992 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
14 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 96,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
19 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 89,507 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2010 24 Jun 202619 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 89,507 MI
24 Jun 202617 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 78,171 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 78,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,432 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,489 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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ML03FTY was registered on 2003-04-07
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