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Volvo S40

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,870 cc

T603 GSRMOT history

T603 GSR is a red diesel Volvo S40 first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 67,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2023
Mileage
67,569 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2022
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T603 GSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,870 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T603 GSR was last recorded at 67,569 miles on 12 Jan 2022, 304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,265 miles · 20 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
304 miles
Average per year
2,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 67,569 miles
  • 2021 – 67,265 miles
  • 2019 – 65,672 miles
  • 2018 – 64,091 miles
  • 2017 – 61,589 miles
  • 2016 – 56,429 miles
  • 2015 – 55,318 miles
  • 2009 – 44,901 miles
  • 2008 – 39,692 miles
  • 2007 – 34,496 miles
  • 2006 – 25,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,569 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front and rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front strut top rough when rotated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • All steel brakepipes coated in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside rear tyre outer wall is damaged

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,569 miles (+304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,569 miles
    Test number
    183149473545
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass67,265 miles (+1,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,265 miles
    Test number
    564495735402
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut top mounting rough when rotated

  3. Pass65,672 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,672 miles
    Test number
    540023321231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryAll steel brakepipes coated in grease
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  4. Fail65,662 miles (+1,571)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,662 miles
    Test number
    646239441751
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryAll steel brakepipes coated in grease
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass64,091 miles (+2,502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,091 miles
    Test number
    643174062951
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brakepipes coated in grease

  6. Pass61,589 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,589 miles
    Test number
    129909091608
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly rough (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear outer sills

  7. Fail61,589 miles (+5,160)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,589 miles
    Test number
    618261111302
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly rough (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear outer sills

  8. Pass56,429 miles (+1,111)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,429 miles
    Test number
    101416443947
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCreaking noise on lock to lock
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has cut side wall no fabric
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySome play steering coloum

  9. Pass55,318 miles (+3)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,318 miles
    Test number
    375812355009
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre outer wall is damaged

  10. Fail55,315 miles (+10,414)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,315 miles
    Test number
    115480555400
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre outer wall is damaged
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNSR & OSR side marker lights are not working

  11. Pass44,901 miles (+5,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,901 miles
    Test number
    710846249234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  12. Pass39,692 miles (+5,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,692 miles
    Test number
    324265358219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass34,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,496 miles
    Test number
    801103957293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,479 miles (+8,615)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,479 miles
    Test number
    111263657217
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass25,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,864 miles
    Test number
    864840036276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T603 GSR

Does T603 GSR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T603 GSR expired on 19 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T603 GSR?
The MOT on T603 GSR expired on 19 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T603 GSR done?
T603 GSR was recorded at 67,569 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2022, an average of 2,708 miles a year.
Has T603 GSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T603 GSR has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T603 GSR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T603 GSR find?
T603 GSR passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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