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OV53OGE
2003 VOLVO V40
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
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- Registration OV53OGE
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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115 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 228,745 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
24 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 222,857 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 215,408 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside and offside front top mount bearings for shock absorbers are rough when rotated
29 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 215,408 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Side of fuel tank in clip and also under floor in clip (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside and offside front top mount bearings for shock absorbers are rough when rotated
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 208,860 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe in clips (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside and offside front top shock absorber bearings rough when rotated
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 202,275 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 202,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 195,175 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 186,288 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 186,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
22 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 179,290 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 172,300 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2015 4 Jul 202626 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 172,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
3 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 164,421 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
3 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 164,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
4 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 156,864 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 156,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
21 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 150,968 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2012 4 Jul 202626 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 140,560 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 140,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 107,931 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
6 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 107,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
20 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 78,632 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2009 4 Jul 202626 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,360 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2008 4 Jul 202626 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 57,360 MI
4 Jul 202627 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 39,773 MI
4 Jul 202627 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,773 MI
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OV53OGE was registered on 2003-09-30
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