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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.

121 FEV red Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail171,526 miles
  • 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

What MOT failures mean

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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass167,718 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    167,718 miles
    Test number
    533671730689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass127,096 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,096 miles
    Test number
    923562980574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. Pass115,521 miles (+13,358)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,521 miles
    Test number
    127104172348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,163 miles (+10,084)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,163 miles
    Test number
    566038544881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,079 miles (+10,192)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,079 miles
    Test number
    238155205476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,887 miles (+8,923)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,887 miles
    Test number
    125053684404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,964 miles (+7,747)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,964 miles
    Test number
    106429273486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,217 miles
    Test number
    746672482064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. Pass47,601 miles (+18,025)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,601 miles
    Test number
    341566960169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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