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Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,997 cc

FJL 8MOT history

FJL 8 is a silver diesel Volvo S40 first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 28,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
28,896 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FJL 8
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FJL 8 was last recorded at 28,896 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 1,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,279 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,617 miles
Average per year
1,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,896 miles
  • 2025 – 27,279 miles
  • 2024 – 25,553 miles
  • 2023 – 23,075 miles
  • 2022 – 21,593 miles
  • 2021 – 19,789 miles
  • 2020 – 18,527 miles
  • 2019 – 16,058 miles
  • 2018 – 13,460 miles
  • 2017 – 10,609 miles
  • 2016 – 8,910 miles
  • 2015 – 7,687 miles
  • 2014 – 6,119 miles
  • 2013 – 4,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,896 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front tyre, heavily wearing on shoulders

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre, heavily wearing on inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,896 miles (+1,617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    28,896 miles
    Test number
    577323335277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass27,279 miles (+1,726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    27,279 miles
    Test number
    335803411783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers Inner & outer edged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers Inner & outer edged (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass25,553 miles (+2,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    25,553 miles
    Test number
    226353110339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers & edged (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass23,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    23,075 miles
    Test number
    221722759131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail23,075 miles (+1,482)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,075 miles
    Test number
    100424898356
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass21,593 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    21,593 miles
    Test number
    842108646054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,789 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    19,789 miles
    Test number
    818340334134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,527 miles (+2,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    18,527 miles
    Test number
    506959632500
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass16,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    16,058 miles
    Test number
    552855280217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail16,058 miles (+2,598)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,058 miles
    Test number
    390796882475
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass13,460 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    13,460 miles
    Test number
    843676635149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,609 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    10,609 miles
    Test number
    706456276371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre, heavily wearing on shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, heavily wearing on inner shoulder

  13. Fail10,609 miles (+1,699)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,609 miles
    Test number
    822265289361
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre, heavily wearing on shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, heavily wearing on inner shoulder

  14. Pass8,910 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    8,910 miles
    Test number
    948625095507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,687 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    7,687 miles
    Test number
    196446285452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass6,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    6,119 miles
    Test number
    707600794066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,119 miles (+1,484)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    6,119 miles
    Test number
    517097884029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass4,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    4,635 miles
    Test number
    458237873056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FJL 8

What vehicle is registration FJL 8 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FJL 8 on a silver diesel Volvo S40 first used on 31 Mar 2010. 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 FJL 8 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FJL 8 is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on FJL 8?
The MOT on FJL 8 is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FJL 8 done?
FJL 8 was recorded at 28,896 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 1,853 miles a year.
Has FJL 8 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FJL 8 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on FJL 8 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 FJL 8 find?
FJL 8 passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush; offside rear nail in tyre; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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