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MOT History from tests of lpg VOLVO V40s year 2003

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mot history
Pass percent:52.47%
(The average a lpg VOLVO V40 year 2003 passes without issue)
Based on:486 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment56
Brake pipe excessively corroded40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively29
Brake hose excessively deteriorated23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|23
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|20
Registration plate lamp issues19
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort17
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Registration plate issues11
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|9
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|8
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|6
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|5
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear brake binding4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Offside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|3
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Front brake excessively fluctuating3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Outer Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||2
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed |5.2.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Front brake application uneven1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Rear |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Brake pivot locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Power steering component|s| leaking rack |2.3.3b|1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure loose |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Handbrake cable |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Driver`s airbag obviously defective |5.4.1|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section pipe into centre box (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view |8.3.1c|1
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Excessively corroded |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.12 |c| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Offside Front Brake lining|s| insecure |3.5.1g|1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |5.3.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability link bar ball joint fouling on suspension |5.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Fuel system component insecure fuel filter |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour |1.7.5b|1
Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1

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