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VO53DFV
2003 VOLVO S40
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1783cc
General Information
- Registration VO53DFV
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1783cc
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- Expires 12 Nov 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
11 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,644 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 120,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,814 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 114,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,675 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working when ignition is off (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,849 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,849 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,573 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2022 8 Jun 20264 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on caliper seized (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
18 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,526 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear trailing arm bush perished
- Offside Rear trailing arm bush perished
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear trailing arm bush perished
- Offside Rear trailing arm bush perished
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,701 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,701 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,540 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019 8 Jun 202629 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,498 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018 8 Jun 202623 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,832 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017 8 Jun 202610 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,654 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016 8 Jun 202612 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,017 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 8 Jun 202611 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
12 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,948 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014 8 Jun 202612 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,948 MI
8 Jun 202614 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,630 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
16 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,413 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 8 Jun 202615 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,711 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 8 Jun 202617 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,686 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 8 Jun 202625 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,141 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 8 Jun 202620 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,214 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 8 Jun 202628 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,482 MI
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VO53DFV was registered on 2003-09-30
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