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Volvo S40

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,435 cc

C5 JLRMOT history

C5 JLR is a black petrol Volvo S40 first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

C5 JLR black Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,758 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 JLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 JLR was last recorded at 109,758 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 2,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,122 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,636 miles
Average per year
5,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,758 miles
  • 2025 – 107,122 miles
  • 2024 – 104,133 miles
  • 2023 – 101,516 miles
  • 2022 – 98,265 miles
  • 2021 – 92,881 miles
  • 2020 – 90,004 miles
  • 2019 – 85,499 miles
  • 2018 – 81,363 miles
  • 2017 – 77,309 miles
  • 2016 – 72,963 miles
  • 2015 – 66,783 miles
  • 2014 – 59,695 miles
  • 2013 – 52,508 miles
  • 2012 – 45,340 miles
  • 2011 – 37,079 miles
  • 2010 – 29,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,758 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,758 miles
    Test number
    380127137727
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail109,758 miles (+2,636)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,758 miles
    Test number
    299015902829
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass107,122 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,122 miles
    Test number
    903439974295
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail107,116 miles (+2,983)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,116 miles
    Test number
    930090662982
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,133 miles (+2,617)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,133 miles
    Test number
    286391932690
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass101,516 miles (+3,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,516 miles
    Test number
    288955467459
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass98,265 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,265 miles
    Test number
    544020833384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,881 miles (+2,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,881 miles
    Test number
    315756400483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  9. Pass90,004 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,004 miles
    Test number
    514908300862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,499 miles (+4,136)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,499 miles
    Test number
    204167185398
    • MinorNearside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass81,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,363 miles
    Test number
    102302621584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,363 miles (+4,054)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,363 miles
    Test number
    547887972438
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass77,309 miles (+4,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,309 miles
    Test number
    338061025934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass72,963 miles (+6,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,963 miles
    Test number
    507560672538
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes soft

  15. Pass66,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,783 miles
    Test number
    196237155447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,783 miles (+7,088)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,783 miles
    Test number
    108887555405
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass59,695 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,695 miles
    Test number
    127920464449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,685 miles (+7,177)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,685 miles
    Test number
    799309154085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Fail52,508 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,508 miles
    Test number
    265900063098
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass52,508 miles (+7,168)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,508 miles
    Test number
    999870963097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,340 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,340 miles
    Test number
    286381962087
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  22. Pass45,340 miles (+8,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,340 miles
    Test number
    387121262026
    • 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)

  23. Pass37,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,079 miles
    Test number
    156980461060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,079 miles (+7,710)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,079 miles
    Test number
    178920561449
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass29,369 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,369 miles
    Test number
    220267450015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to rear boot lid.
    • NoteDamage to rear bumper and trim.

Questions about C5 JLR

Does C5 JLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 JLR is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 JLR?
The MOT on C5 JLR is valid until 4 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 JLR done?
C5 JLR was recorded at 109,758 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,018 miles a year.
Has C5 JLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 JLR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 JLR 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 JLR find?
C5 JLR passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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