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2004 VOLVO S40
General Information
- Registration WD04HZY
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type LPG
- Engine Size 1783cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 173,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2 mm and badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front 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 Tyre tread 3 mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Light lens damaged
- Exhaust corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 1.6 mm and badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 170,620 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- fuel cap rubber sealing ring perished
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged/cracked
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- 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 On 1.6mm, recommend attention soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 170,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Centre rear pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- fuel cap rubber sealing ring perished
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Lamp lens damaged/cracked
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm, recommend attention soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 167,550 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))
- o/s/r light unit damaged
- fuel cap sealing device detriorated
- exhaust system deteriorated
- bind on both front and n/s/r wheel when rotated by hand
- battery slightly insecure
- all four tyres worn on the inner tread area, both rear tyres perishing
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
- Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 167,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working ignition off (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))
- o/s/r light unit damaged
- fuel cap sealing device detriorated
- exhaust system deteriorated
- bind on both front and n/s/r wheel when rotated by hand
- battery slightly insecure
- all four tyres worn on the inner tread area, both rear tyres perishing
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
- Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 163,285 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- bonnet open with wire hanging from front grill
- Oil leak ()
12 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 160,320 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
8 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 160,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- O/S/F brake binding but not excessive
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
9 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 155,705 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2016 24 Jun 20263 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 155,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
26 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 150,711 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 150,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 124,573 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2014 24 Jun 202626 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 124,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
17 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 94,604 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
17 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,604 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
22 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,066 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2012 24 Jun 202624 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2011 24 Jun 20261 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,710 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2010 24 Jun 202630 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 55,708 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
19 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,191 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2009 24 Jun 202628 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,981 MI
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WD04HZY was registered on 2004-07-07
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