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2004 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration OV54CFD
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2004
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expires 11 Apr 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 134,052 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
12 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,825 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear 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 tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear 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 tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,456 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear heat shield loose but not insecure
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger broken from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,497 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust shield loose where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,411 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Clutch pedal not engaging correctly all the time.
2 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,817 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- steering rack slightly damp os
17 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,496 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre uneven wear
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 96,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear tyre uneven wear
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,813 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2020 5 Jul 202611 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,572 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
26 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,130 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
23 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
13 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,089 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2017 5 Jul 202615 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,162 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,943 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015 5 Jul 202625 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,241 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014 5 Jul 202627 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,617 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,846 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2012 5 Jul 202626 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,454 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2011 5 Jul 20269 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,317 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,620 MI
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OV54CFD was registered on 2004-10-07
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