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OV53YJR
2003 VOLVO S40
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1948cc
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- Registration OV53YJR
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1948cc
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- Expired 30 Nov 2019
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
1 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,501 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,371 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- service light on
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
16 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- service light on
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,896 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- fuel filter corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
31 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front section (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,846 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear coil spring worn fouling inner shock absorber (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front section (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread and cracks on tread (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front section (3.6.B.2c)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear coil spring worn fouling inner shock absorber (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread and cracks on tread (4.1.E.1)
1 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,430 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 61,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,740 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
25 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,062 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,294 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,294 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,324 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,998 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
6 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
22 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,743 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 2 Jul 202621 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 35,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) Dangerous
22 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,652 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 2 Jul 202621 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,325 MI
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OV53YJR was registered on 2003-10-31
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