
Volvo S40
Red · Petrol · 2006 · 2,435 cc
121 FEVMOT history
121 FEV is a red petrol Volvo S40 first used on 28 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,526 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 171,526 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,569 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 121 FEV
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volvo
- Model
- S40
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,435 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Jun 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
121 FEV was last recorded at 171,526 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 3,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 167,718 miles · 16 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,808 miles
- Average per year
- 9,569 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 171,526 miles
- 2023 – 167,718 miles
- 2022 – 163,667 miles
- 2021 – 157,423 miles
- 2020 – 148,827 miles
- 2019 – 139,069 miles
- 2018 – 127,096 miles
- 2017 – 115,521 miles
- 2016 – 102,163 miles
- 2015 – 92,079 miles
- 2014 – 81,887 miles
- 2013 – 72,964 miles
- 2012 – 65,217 miles
- 2011 – 56,495 miles
- 2010 – 47,601 miles
- 2009 – 29,576 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and centre (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail171,526 miles (+3,808)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,526 miles
- Test number
- 333380078153
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and centre (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass167,718 miles (+4,051)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 167,718 miles
- Test number
- 533671730689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,667 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 163,667 miles
- Test number
- 607800074059
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail163,663 miles (+6,240)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,663 miles
- Test number
- 124244987416
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass157,423 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 157,423 miles
- Test number
- 221404445989
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail157,422 miles (+8,595)7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,422 miles
- Test number
- 131961059052
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass148,827 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 148,827 miles
- Test number
- 446704012273
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail148,827 miles (+9,758)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,827 miles
- Test number
- 198055096180
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass139,069 miles (+212)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 139,069 miles
- Test number
- 573054101424
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail138,857 miles (+11,761)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,857 miles
- Test number
- 540598078466
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,096 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 127,096 miles
- Test number
- 923562980574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,061 miles (+11,540)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,061 miles
- Test number
- 368826634499
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass115,521 miles (+13,358)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 115,521 miles
- Test number
- 127104172348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,163 miles (+10,084)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 102,163 miles
- Test number
- 566038544881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,079 miles (+10,192)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 92,079 miles
- Test number
- 238155205476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,887 miles (+8,923)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 81,887 miles
- Test number
- 125053684404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,964 miles (+7,747)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 72,964 miles
- Test number
- 106429273486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,217 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 65,217 miles
- Test number
- 746672482064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,217 miles (+8,722)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,217 miles
- Test number
- 895422182036
- FailureNearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass56,495 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 56,495 miles
- Test number
- 749316991030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail56,495 miles (+8,894)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,495 miles
- Test number
- 648904191046
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass47,601 miles (+18,025)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 47,601 miles
- Test number
- 341566960169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 29,576 miles
- Test number
- 523910269108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 121 FEV
- What vehicle is registration 121 FEV currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 121 FEV on a red petrol Volvo S40 first used on 28 Jun 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 121 FEV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 121 FEV expired on 14 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 121 FEV?
- The MOT on 121 FEV expired on 14 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 121 FEV done?
- 121 FEV was recorded at 171,526 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 9,569 miles a year.
- Has 121 FEV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 121 FEV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on 121 FEV ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 121 FEV find?
- 121 FEV failed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 9 more.
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