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Volvo S40

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

C5 AHRMOT history

C5 AHR is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 31 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

C5 AHR grey Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,139 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 AHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 AHR was last recorded at 129,139 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,491 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
648 miles
Average per year
6,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,139 miles
  • 2025 – 128,491 miles
  • 2024 – 118,489 miles
  • 2023 – 110,916 miles
  • 2022 – 107,368 miles
  • 2021 – 106,008 miles
  • 2020 – 104,262 miles
  • 2019 – 100,434 miles
  • 2018 – 94,601 miles
  • 2017 – 89,815 miles
  • 2016 – 81,879 miles
  • 2015 – 73,438 miles
  • 2014 – 63,594 miles
  • 2013 – 54,456 miles
  • 2012 – 44,992 miles
  • 2011 – 36,616 miles
  • 2010 – 28,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,139 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,139 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,139 miles
    Test number
    441659657474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,491 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    128,491 miles
    Test number
    724473742804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail128,485 miles (+9,996)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,485 miles
    Test number
    935858123912
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass118,489 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,489 miles
    Test number
    640242708663
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front, Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Rear Most Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear Tail Pipe Mounting Broken. Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose But Secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight Brake Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail118,489 miles (+7,573)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,489 miles
    Test number
    862010626337
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front, Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Rear Most Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear Tail Pipe Mounting Broken. Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Loose But Secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight Brake Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass110,916 miles (+3,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,916 miles
    Test number
    212154963715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres perished
  7. Pass107,368 miles (+1,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    482721734776
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass106,008 miles (+1,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,008 miles
    Test number
    140139675572
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported
  9. Pass104,262 miles (+3,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,262 miles
    Test number
    364157106481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass100,434 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,434 miles
    Test number
    460183647092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail100,408 miles (+5,807)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,408 miles
    Test number
    908971208840
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass94,601 miles (+4,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,601 miles
    Test number
    251698010428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass89,815 miles (+7,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,815 miles
    Test number
    863205460569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass81,879 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    81,879 miles
    Test number
    694271924226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,438 miles (+9,844)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,438 miles
    Test number
    105880195467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,594 miles (+9,138)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,594 miles
    Test number
    585467664001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,456 miles (+9,464)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,456 miles
    Test number
    997735073046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,992 miles (+8,376)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,992 miles
    Test number
    186280972496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,616 miles (+8,092)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,616 miles
    Test number
    417194361048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,524 miles
    Test number
    931162460080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 AHR

Does C5 AHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 AHR is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 AHR?
The MOT on C5 AHR is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 AHR done?
C5 AHR was recorded at 129,139 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 6,284 miles a year.
Has C5 AHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 AHR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 AHR 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 C5 AHR find?
C5 AHR passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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