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SC54PWJ
2004 VOLVO S40
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SC54PWJ
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
21 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 157,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring seat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded at the bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring seat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,254 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
30 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 136,906 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023 16 Jun 20267 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,629 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2022 16 Jun 20267 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,629 MI
16 Jun 202626 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,632 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
26 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
19 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,812 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust slightly corroded [surface]
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly low in one area (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,531 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2019 16 Jun 20269 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,818 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,748 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate box (7.1.2)
- Exhaust front hanger bracket broken away
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- High level brake light dim
2 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,562 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,690 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016 16 Jun 202626 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,724 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015 16 Jun 202626 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,724 MI
16 Jun 20262 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,308 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014 16 Jun 202628 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
30 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,077 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
1 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,473 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2012 16 Jun 202626 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
17 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,231 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2011Reason(s) for failure
- cut in nsf tyre sidewall,not reached cords Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,516 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2010 16 Jun 202617 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,853 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2009 16 Jun 202628 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,737 MI
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SC54PWJ was registered on 2004-12-30
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