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Volvo S40

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

K18 WADMOT history

K18 WAD is a red petrol Volvo S40 first used on 21 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2023.

K18 WAD red Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2024
Mileage
96,421 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 WAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
31 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 WAD was last recorded at 96,421 miles on 31 May 2023, 2,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jun 2011: 23,702 miles, lower than 32,702 miles on 5 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,876 miles · 25 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,545 miles
Average per year
5,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,421 miles
  • 2022 – 93,876 miles
  • 2021 – 89,282 miles
  • 2020 – 87,434 miles
  • 2019 – 82,217 miles
  • 2018 – 76,341 miles
  • 2017 – 70,132 miles
  • 2016 – 58,696 miles
  • 2015 – 43,903 miles
  • 2014 – 40,249 miles
  • 2013 – 35,785 miles
  • 2012 – 30,103 miles
  • 2011 – 23,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,421 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,421 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,421 miles
    Test number
    134158634614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,419 miles (+2,543)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,419 miles
    Test number
    730017176983
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,876 miles
    Test number
    101002396176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,876 miles (+4,594)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,876 miles
    Test number
    909959967603
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    89,282 miles
    Test number
    242230463321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged strong advisory (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Fail89,282 miles (+1,848)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,282 miles
    Test number
    278455559952
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged strong advisory (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Pass87,434 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,434 miles
    Test number
    614676727033
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail87,434 miles (+5,217)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,434 miles
    Test number
    591120686743
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass82,217 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,217 miles
    Test number
    833147694506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail82,217 miles (+5,876)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,217 miles
    Test number
    854980970000
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass76,341 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,341 miles
    Test number
    589228775487
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail76,341 miles (+6,209)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,341 miles
    Test number
    986081200556
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass70,132 miles (+11,436)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,132 miles
    Test number
    382308132419
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes application slightly uneven

  14. Pass58,696 miles (+14,793)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,696 miles
    Test number
    640142299025
    • Advisory2 nails in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass43,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,903 miles
    Test number
    245273035171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,903 miles (+3,654)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,903 miles
    Test number
    705403035148
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass40,249 miles (+4,464)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,249 miles
    Test number
    316590534194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,785 miles (+5,682)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,785 miles
    Test number
    575048833148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,103 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,103 miles
    Test number
    978517932153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,702 miles (-9,000)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,702 miles
    Test number
    468711961135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,702 miles
    Test number
    105775221189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 WAD

Does K18 WAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 WAD expired on 9 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 WAD?
The MOT on K18 WAD expired on 9 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 WAD done?
K18 WAD was recorded at 96,421 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2023, an average of 5,279 miles a year.
Has K18 WAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 WAD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 WAD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K18 WAD find?
K18 WAD passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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