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Volvo S40

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

8 DBMMOT history

8 DBM is a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 20 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

8 DBM blue Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
107,234 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8 DBM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 DBM was last recorded at 107,234 miles on 7 May 2026, 1,621 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,613 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,621 miles
Average per year
5,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,234 miles
  • 2025 – 105,613 miles
  • 2024 – 102,540 miles
  • 2023 – 99,304 miles
  • 2022 – 96,211 miles
  • 2021 – 88,147 miles
  • 2020 – 74,449 miles
  • 2019 – 66,438 miles
  • 2018 – 59,221 miles
  • 2017 – 54,848 miles
  • 2016 – 50,019 miles
  • 2015 – 44,021 miles
  • 2014 – 38,633 miles
  • 2013 – 35,196 miles
  • 2012 – 29,610 miles
  • 2011 – 24,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,234 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,234 miles (+1,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    107,234 miles
    Test number
    450175778066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    105,613 miles
    Test number
    187098068621
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail105,613 miles (+3,073)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,613 miles
    Test number
    280771091519
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass102,540 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,540 miles
    Test number
    816962168157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail102,540 miles (+3,236)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,540 miles
    Test number
    518930309798
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass99,304 miles (+3,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,304 miles
    Test number
    720708199452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass96,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    96,211 miles
    Test number
    851659437006
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail96,210 miles (+8,063)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,210 miles
    Test number
    124183567827
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass88,147 miles (+13,698)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,147 miles
    Test number
    684751538690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,449 miles (+8,011)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2021
    Odometer
    74,449 miles
    Test number
    984229018539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,438 miles (+7,217)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,438 miles
    Test number
    712620045650
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass59,221 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,221 miles
    Test number
    119085044888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,171 miles (+4,323)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,171 miles
    Test number
    687123981632
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass54,848 miles (+4,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,848 miles
    Test number
    521311197141
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

  15. Pass50,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,019 miles
    Test number
    374897183198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail50,019 miles (+5,998)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,019 miles
    Test number
    580496939267
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass44,021 miles (+5,388)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,021 miles
    Test number
    368764695073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,633 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,633 miles
    Test number
    387010204171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,196 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,196 miles
    Test number
    259935183135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,610 miles (+5,080)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,610 miles
    Test number
    178168572117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,530 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,530 miles
    Test number
    638614291110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,591 miles
    Test number
    169612101106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8 DBM

What vehicle is registration 8 DBM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 DBM on a blue petrol Volvo S40 first used on 20 May 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 8 DBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 DBM is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8 DBM?
The MOT on 8 DBM is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 DBM done?
8 DBM was recorded at 107,234 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 5,551 miles a year.
Has 8 DBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 DBM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on 8 DBM 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 8 DBM find?
8 DBM passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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