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2003 VOLVO V40
General Information
- Registration MP53RTZ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 21 Aug 2023
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 117,911 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 117,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,640 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
11 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 115,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
12 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,026 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted
- Under trays fitted
- Rear exhaust getting very rusty
12 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 114,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted
- Under trays fitted
- Rear exhaust getting very rusty
13 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,577 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020 19 Jun 202613 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 108,577 MI
19 Jun 20269 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,155 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted
- Under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Marker light not working
- Nearside Front Marker light not working
9 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,155 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted
- Under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Marker light not working
- Nearside Front Marker light not working
18 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,290 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted
18 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 94,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper 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)
- Engine covers fitted
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,096 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
22 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
22 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,809 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted
- Small cracks in nearside rear tyre tread
- Nearside Rear brake caliper return spring missing
- Undertrays fitted
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge secondary tread (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge secondary tread (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,809 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake caliper return spring missing
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge secondary tread (4.1.E.1)
- Undertrays fitted
- Small cracks in nearside rear tyre tread
- Engine covers fitted
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge secondary tread (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,692 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2015 19 Jun 202613 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,692 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,072 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2014 19 Jun 202624 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,927 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 51,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,808 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2012 19 Jun 20262 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,246 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2011 19 Jun 202628 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,513 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2010 19 Jun 202624 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,133 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 19 Jun 202624 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,559 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 19 Jun 202611 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,848 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MP53RTZ was registered on 2003-09-30
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