# RF54GVC — VOLVO S40 MOT History & Vehicle Check

RF54GVC is a Blue VOLVO S40, Petrol (1783cc), first registered 2004-09-30. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for RF54GVC — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | RF54GVC |
| Make | VOLVO |
| Model | S40 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1783cc |
| First registered | 2004-09-30 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2020-10-24 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 19
- Passes: 12
- Fails: 7
- Pass rate: 63.16%
- Total defects recorded: 61

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-04-12 15:00:33 | PASSED | 134,670 MI | 2020-10-24 00:00:00 |
| 2019-04-11 12:55:29 | FAILED | 134,670 MI | — |
| 2018-04-21 14:05:49 | PASSED | 126,445 MI | 2019-04-24 00:00:00 |
| 2018-04-21 08:59:50 | FAILED | 126,442 MI | — |
| 2017-04-18 16:30:32 | PASSED | 117,239 MI | 2018-04-24 00:00:00 |
| 2017-04-14 10:29:42 | FAILED | 117,133 MI | — |
| 2016-04-02 13:41:21 | PASSED | 108,848 MI | 2017-04-24 00:00:00 |
| 2015-04-21 15:27:17 | PASSED | 101,538 MI | 2016-04-24 00:00:00 |
| 2015-04-18 11:33:13 | FAILED | 101,538 MI | — |
| 2014-04-25 16:28:52 | PASSED | 88,297 MI | 2015-04-24 00:00:00 |
| 2013-03-25 14:09:30 | PASSED | 75,560 MI | 2014-03-24 00:00:00 |
| 2012-03-22 13:44:33 | PASSED | 67,341 MI | 2013-03-21 00:00:00 |
| 2012-03-22 08:40:07 | FAILED | 67,339 MI | — |
| 2011-03-03 08:55:43 | PASSED | 56,770 MI | 2012-03-02 00:00:00 |
| 2011-03-03 08:55:43 | FAILED | 56,770 MI | — |
| 2010-02-27 10:46:40 | FAILED | 47,057 MI | — |
| 2010-02-27 10:46:40 | PASSED | 47,057 MI | 2011-02-28 00:00:00 |
| 2009-03-01 11:55:12 | PASSED | 38,795 MI | 2010-02-28 00:00:00 |
| 2007-11-14 08:27:57 | PASSED | 30,289 MI | 2008-11-13 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2019-04-12 15:00:33 (PASSED)**

- MINOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2019-04-11 12:55:29 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

**2018-04-21 14:05:49 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Constant clicking noise

**2018-04-21 08:59:50 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Constant clicking noise
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

**2017-04-18 16:30:32 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Both Body Lights Not Working
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 chips (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Indicator Clicking Noise On Constant, While Indicators are off.

**2017-04-14 10:29:42 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Both Body Lights Not Working
- ADVISORY: Indicator Clicking Noise On Constant, While Indicators are off.
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 chips (8.3.1d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- FAIL: Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FAIL: Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2016-04-02 13:41:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

**2015-04-21 15:27:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

**2015-04-18 11:33:13 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

**2014-04-25 16:28:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTERED: Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

**2012-03-22 13:44:33 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

**2012-03-22 08:40:07 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- USER ENTERED: Both rear tyres wearing on edges.

**2011-03-03 08:55:43 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- PRS: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- PRS: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

**2010-02-27 10:46:40 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- PRS: Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

**2010-02-27 10:46:40 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for RF54GVC is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/RF54GVC. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
