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OV53VLR
2003 VOLVO S40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1870cc
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- Registration OV53VLR
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1870cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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125 Total Defects Recorded
12 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,040 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,926 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/chassis (5.2.6)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/chassis (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 120,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/chassis (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/chassis (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,838 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated/cracking
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated/cracking
27 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,476 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- oil leak
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 110,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,448 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
29 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,589 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
28 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 99,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
23 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,335 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
17 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
31 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,267 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
31 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 80,267 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
27 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,011 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011 1 Jul 202627 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
21 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,926 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010 1 Jul 202629 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,510 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 1 Jul 202630 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 41,660 MI
1 Jul 202630 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,660 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 1 Jul 20261 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,717 MI
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OV53VLR was registered on 2003-10-24
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