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2003 VOLVO V40
General Information
- Registration OV53UPL
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1783cc
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- Expired 21 Jul 2019
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,258 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2019 2 Jul 202621 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 142,258 MI
2 Jul 202622 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,863 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2018 2 Jul 202610 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,045 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2017 2 Jul 202610 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 134,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
22 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,858 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 129,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,846 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
29 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 123,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
15 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,815 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2014 2 Jul 202611 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 117,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
10 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,982 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 112,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 104,156 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2012 2 Jul 202627 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 104,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
22 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 93,629 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2011 2 Jul 202622 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 93,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
8 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,895 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2010Reason(s) for failure
- Suspect o/s/f tyre run flat Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 70,663 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2009 2 Jul 202616 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 70,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
26 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,741 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2008 2 Jul 202626 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 58,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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OV53UPL was registered on 2003-10-17
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