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2003 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration OV53UUD
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1948cc
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- Expires 19 Apr 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 59,493 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
7 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 59,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 59,229 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 59,229 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
8 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 59,099 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2025 2 Jul 20268 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 59,099 MI
2 Jul 202628 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 58,901 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2024 2 Jul 202629 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 58,575 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
30 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,132 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- only 1 o/s/r tail light bulb lit
24 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,047 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
2 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,419 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2020 2 Jul 202630 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,603 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- n/s headlight lens cracked
30 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 54,603 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s headlight lens cracked
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,094 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- only one n/s/r taillight bulb lit
30 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,612 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2016 2 Jul 202619 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,395 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015 2 Jul 202619 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 36,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
19 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,309 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2013 2 Jul 202619 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 34,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,403 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2012 2 Jul 20267 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 32,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
5 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,292 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2011 2 Jul 20262 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,857 MI
2 Jul 20262 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,857 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2010 2 Jul 202629 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,125 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2009 2 Jul 202623 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,950 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2008 2 Jul 20267 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,503 MI
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OV53UUD was registered on 2003-11-12
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