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GL53KMY
2004 VOLVO S40
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1587cc
General Information
- Registration GL53KMY
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1587cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
20
Passes
12
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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113 Total Defects Recorded
26 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,902 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
25 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 118,902 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
1 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,654 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
19 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,603 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres 65 aspect ratio Rear tyres 60 aspect ratio
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Rear 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pedal anti-slip worn
19 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,603 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres 65 aspect ratio Rear tyres 60 aspect ratio
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pedal anti-slip worn
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
21 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,840 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,282 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,101 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- travel on handbrake close to limit
- Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
15 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- travel on handbrake close to limit
- Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,023 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
21 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,877 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2019 26 Jun 202618 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
23 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,897 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake travel high
- engine warning light on
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
22 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 96,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine warning light on
- handbrake travel high
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
12 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,918 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2017 26 Jun 20268 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,808 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,693 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,613 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
10 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
29 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,456 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,375 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,294 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
16 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 52,283 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
18 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,790 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2011 26 Jun 202623 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,243 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,243 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,301 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,983 MI
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GL53KMY was registered on 2004-01-02
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