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2003 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration OV03VOB
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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- Expires 14 Aug 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,347 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,787 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
12 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 111,787 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,298 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
31 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 104,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back at rear (1.1.11 (c))
29 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,277 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,559 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,210 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,210 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
12 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,199 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
12 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,199 MI
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front 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))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,125 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019 30 Jun 202615 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,125 MI
30 Jun 20263 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,490 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear slight damage to side walls
13 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,199 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2017 30 Jun 202620 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,045 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2016 30 Jun 202620 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,045 MI
30 Jun 20267 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,515 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,374 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2014 30 Jun 202616 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,374 MI
30 Jun 202615 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,239 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013 30 Jun 202618 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,586 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2012 30 Jun 20267 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,141 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
18 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,167 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2010 30 Jun 202622 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,914 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,030 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2008 30 Jun 202619 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,196 MI
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OV03VOB was registered on 2003-05-21
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