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Volvo S40

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

A12 GLYMOT history

A12 GLY is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 22 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 78,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

A12 GLY grey Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
78,595 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 GLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 GLY was last recorded at 78,595 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,909 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,686 miles
Average per year
3,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,595 miles
  • 2024 – 76,909 miles
  • 2022 – 72,994 miles
  • 2020 – 68,181 miles
  • 2019 – 64,002 miles
  • 2018 – 60,005 miles
  • 2017 – 56,388 miles
  • 2016 – 52,703 miles
  • 2015 – 49,095 miles
  • 2014 – 43,199 miles
  • 2013 – 36,402 miles
  • 2012 – 28,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,595 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,595 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    78,595 miles
    Test number
    272932702446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,909 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,909 miles
    Test number
    448568891777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,340 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,340 miles
    Test number
    755437773440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,994 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,994 miles
    Test number
    706452143352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,122 miles
    Test number
    551865138493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,122 miles (+1,941)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,122 miles
    Test number
    400389944681
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass68,181 miles (+4,179)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    68,181 miles
    Test number
    386187479315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,002 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,002 miles
    Test number
    208549619873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,005 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,005 miles
    Test number
    979740850478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,388 miles (+3,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,388 miles
    Test number
    667526336431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  11. Pass52,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,703 miles
    Test number
    221450667403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,703 miles (+3,608)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,703 miles
    Test number
    614406321500
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  13. Pass49,095 miles (+5,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    49,095 miles
    Test number
    217817495107
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Pass43,199 miles (+6,797)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,199 miles
    Test number
    365444974116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,402 miles (+8,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    36,402 miles
    Test number
    658253183124
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass28,287 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,287 miles
    Test number
    255446662015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsf tyre sidewall damage
    • NoteNsr tyre perished outer sidewall
    • NoteSill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Questions about A12 GLY

Does A12 GLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 GLY is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 GLY?
The MOT on A12 GLY is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 GLY done?
A12 GLY was recorded at 78,595 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,635 miles a year.
Has A12 GLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 GLY has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on A12 GLY 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 A12 GLY find?
A12 GLY passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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