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2003 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration OV53ZVG
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1948cc
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- Expired 09 Nov 2016
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,419 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016Reason(s) for failure
- nearside rear tyre in poor condition, worn bald on inner shoulder Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear side marker lamp not working
- offside front side marker lamp not working
- nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
- exhaust deteriorated/leaking
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- nearside rear tyre in poor condition, worn bald on inner shoulder Dangerous
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear side marker lamp not working
- offside front side marker lamp not working
- nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder
- exhaust deteriorated/leaking
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,726 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2015 29 Jun 20266 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 98,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
14 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,708 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
13 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 92,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
21 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,630 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,155 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2012 29 Jun 202620 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
20 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,941 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2011 29 Jun 202618 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
8 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,078 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2010 29 Jun 202630 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,644 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2009 29 Jun 202630 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 44,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
25 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,004 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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OV53ZVG was registered on 2003-11-21
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