free car check
OV54MLN
2004 VOLVO S40
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1998cc
General Information
- Registration OV54MLN
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1998cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 11 Nov 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
⚠️
54 Total Defects Recorded
10 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,111 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
7 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 138,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger corroded away (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,918 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2025 29 Jun 20261 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 129,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
27 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,080 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front jagged edge
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 118,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front jagged edge
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,439 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2023 29 Jun 20264 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 110,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
3 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,220 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2022 29 Jun 20263 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 106,197 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2021 29 Jun 202625 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,837 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- slight leak on steering rack n/s front
25 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,044 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,192 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2018 29 Jun 202624 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 101,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
7 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,273 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2017 29 Jun 202610 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,010 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2016 29 Jun 20265 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,020 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2015 29 Jun 20265 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
8 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,642 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2014 29 Jun 20268 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
12 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,325 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2013 29 Jun 202612 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 84,325 MI
29 Jun 202626 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 76,153 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,153 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,978 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,189 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2010 29 Jun 20267 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,176 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2009 29 Jun 202619 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,057 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2008 29 Jun 202619 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 31,057 MI
29 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV54MLN was registered on 2004-10-25
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.