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SL03WXV
2003 VOLVO V40
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1783cc
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- Registration SL03WXV
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model V40
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1783cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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123 Total Defects Recorded
23 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front middle and rear (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
16 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 91,825 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
25 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 91,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
22 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,363 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- both rear tyre treads cracked
- all rear suspension components corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front fog light inop
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front middle and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))
8 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,011 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- suspension components corroded, deteriorating
- side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- EML ON
- Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 52,011 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension components corroded, deteriorating
- side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- EML ON
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,569 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- play in steering rack inner joints
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
16 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 48,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- play in steering rack inner joints
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
18 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,033 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear suspension arms corroded
27 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 40,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- all suspension corroded
24 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 39,596 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.3.3b)
- engine under tray insecure
- both head lamp washers missing.
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)
21 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 39,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low very very low (1.8)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.3.3b)
- engine under tray insecure
- both head lamp washers missing.
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)
14 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 38,983 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
- coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
13 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 38,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre clamp (7.1.2)
19 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,865 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2016 10 Jun 202628 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,022 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2015 10 Jun 202617 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 34,728 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,728 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,672 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 32,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,056 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
6 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,602 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2011 10 Jun 20265 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 27,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
14 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,505 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2010 10 Jun 202610 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,901 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2009 10 Jun 202630 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,844 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2008 10 Jun 202613 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,037 MI
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SL03WXV was registered on 2003-03-20
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