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WD53 EHT

2004 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,988 mi
Last recorded141,988 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 EHT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 141,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Covers impede parts of inspection

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Various suspension bushes perishing

Rear Various suspension component's corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2026 141,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Void of tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Covers impede parts of inspection

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front side marker lamp not working

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Various suspension bushes perishing

Rear Various suspension component's corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 135,943 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front side marker lamp not working.

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroded.

Offside rear wheel inner rim slightly buckled.

Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Various rear suspension bushes perishing.

Fail 24 Jul 2025 135,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside front side marker lamp not working.

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroded.

Offside rear wheel inner rim slightly buckled.

Rear of offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Various rear suspension bushes perishing.

Pass 29 Jul 2024 129,450 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front side marker lamp not working.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes perishing.

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.

Offside rear wheel inner rim slightly buckled.

Various rear suspension bushes perishing.

Pass 16 Aug 2023 124,498 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear suspension components deteriorating/corroding

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2022 119,739 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear suspension components deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2021 115,481 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Lazy operation Brake servo

Nearside Front inner tie rod some play steering rack

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear parking brake efficiency weak / low reserve on hand brake

covers impede parts of the inspection

general corrosion on suspension

Pass 20 Aug 2020 111,678 miles

parking brake efficiency weak.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 108,679 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre depths getting low on inner edges.

Wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 24 Apr 2019 108,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front tyre tread depth getting low on inner edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre depths getting low on inner edges.

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 4 May 2018 105,010 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Handbrake efficiency close to minimum limit.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 4 May 2018 105,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Handbrake efficiency close to minimum limit.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 23 May 2017 100,497 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front number plate cracked.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes worn.

Offside front anti-roll bar vertical link top gaiter heavily perished.

Pass 20 May 2016 95,534 miles

Both headlamp aims are on limits

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Slight perished on both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 20 May 2016 95,528 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Both headlamp aims are on limits

Covers impede parts of the inspection

O/S/R 2nd side light not working

Slight perished on both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,043 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 89,043 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2014 83,287 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 68,674 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,598 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,316 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,221 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,579 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,348 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 13,233 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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WD53 EHT is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD53 EHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WD53 EHT is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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