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Volvo S40

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

2827 VXMOT history

2827 VX is a blue diesel Volvo S40 first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 72,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

2827 VX blue Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,219 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2827 VX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2827 VX was last recorded at 72,219 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,218 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,219 miles
  • 2025 – 72,218 miles
  • 2023 – 69,866 miles
  • 2022 – 67,486 miles
  • 2021 – 65,431 miles
  • 2020 – 64,267 miles
  • 2019 – 60,635 miles
  • 2018 – 57,006 miles
  • 2017 – 54,228 miles
  • 2016 – 50,317 miles
  • 2015 – 45,482 miles
  • 2014 – 41,060 miles
  • 2013 – 37,277 miles
  • 2012 – 34,476 miles
  • 2011 – 30,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,219 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,219 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,219 miles
    Test number
    657727447544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail72,218 miles (+2,352)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,218 miles
    Test number
    422154081179
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass69,866 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,866 miles
    Test number
    406572514891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Fail69,866 miles (+2,380)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,866 miles
    Test number
    942448839919
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass67,486 miles (+2,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,486 miles
    Test number
    902823166173
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass65,431 miles (+1,164)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,431 miles
    Test number
    183277336828
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  7. Pass64,267 miles (+3,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    64,267 miles
    Test number
    679874686494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass60,635 miles (+3,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,635 miles
    Test number
    253243085884
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass57,006 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,006 miles
    Test number
    731957551232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail57,004 miles (+2,776)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,004 miles
    Test number
    774879671574
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass54,228 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,228 miles
    Test number
    681844794663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,227 miles (+3,910)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,227 miles
    Test number
    293024304744
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass50,317 miles (+4,835)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,317 miles
    Test number
    774106305492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,482 miles (+4,422)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,482 miles
    Test number
    127767475066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have light cracking around tread, ply/cords not exposed
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have heavy cracking around tread, ply/cords not exposed
  15. Pass41,060 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,060 miles
    Test number
    158246964463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,277 miles (+2,801)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,277 miles
    Test number
    288274343098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside Headlamp aim on lower limit, unable to ajust
  17. Pass34,476 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,476 miles
    Test number
    489964142036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,857 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,857 miles
    Test number
    366555241007
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass30,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,857 miles
    Test number
    698405341088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2827 VX

What vehicle is registration 2827 VX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2827 VX on a blue diesel Volvo S40 first used on 5 Mar 2008. 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 2827 VX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2827 VX is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2827 VX?
The MOT on 2827 VX is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2827 VX done?
2827 VX was recorded at 72,219 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 2,761 miles a year.
Has 2827 VX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2827 VX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 2827 VX 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 2827 VX find?
2827 VX passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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