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Volvo S40

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

K50 EMYMOT history

K50 EMY is a grey petrol Volvo S40 first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

K50 EMY grey Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
119,482 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 EMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

K50 EMY was last recorded at 119,482 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 3,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,278 miles · 17 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,204 miles
Average per year
6,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,482 miles
  • 2024 – 116,278 miles
  • 2023 – 110,833 miles
  • 2022 – 100,111 miles
  • 2021 – 92,467 miles
  • 2020 – 86,712 miles
  • 2019 – 80,418 miles
  • 2018 – 73,091 miles
  • 2017 – 66,317 miles
  • 2016 – 61,174 miles
  • 2015 – 57,822 miles
  • 2014 – 49,819 miles
  • 2013 – 40,309 miles
  • 2012 – 32,899 miles
  • 2011 – 23,924 miles
  • 2010 – 11,104 miles
  • 2009 – 7,457 miles
  • 2008 – 3,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,482 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousFront Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,482 miles (+3,204)4 dangerous4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,482 miles
    Test number
    967951561364
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass116,278 miles (+5,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    116,278 miles
    Test number
    893587554165
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass110,833 miles (+10,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,833 miles
    Test number
    270606404711
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass100,111 miles (+7,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,111 miles
    Test number
    776549524506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre misshaped

  5. Pass92,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,467 miles
    Test number
    458948525677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,467 miles (+5,755)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,467 miles
    Test number
    934703181321
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass86,712 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,712 miles
    Test number
    301879601047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s steering rack mildly moist

  8. Fail86,712 miles (+6,294)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,712 miles
    Test number
    864859684633
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s steering rack mildly moist

  9. Pass80,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,418 miles
    Test number
    561616037788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,418 miles (+7,327)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,418 miles
    Test number
    780558668142
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass73,091 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,091 miles
    Test number
    362020381434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,317 miles (+5,143)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,317 miles
    Test number
    235143930103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,174 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,174 miles
    Test number
    860472592553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,822 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,822 miles
    Test number
    377223935449
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail57,822 miles (+8,003)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,822 miles
    Test number
    988933435248
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass49,819 miles (+9,510)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,819 miles
    Test number
    395659004236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,309 miles (+7,410)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,309 miles
    Test number
    945060913230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,899 miles
    Test number
    279839352239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,899 miles (+8,975)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,899 miles
    Test number
    727869252268
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass23,924 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,924 miles
    Test number
    845363871249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,916 miles (+12,812)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,916 miles
    Test number
    929522861239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,104 miles (+3,647)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    11,104 miles
    Test number
    323543580122
    • NoteService light on dash

  23. Pass7,457 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    7,457 miles
    Test number
    810025179117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass3,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    3,172 miles
    Test number
    994997778180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 EMY

Does K50 EMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K50 EMY expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K50 EMY?
The MOT on K50 EMY expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K50 EMY done?
K50 EMY was recorded at 119,482 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,697 miles a year.
Has K50 EMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 EMY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K50 EMY 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 K50 EMY find?
K50 EMY failed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 4 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 13 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side; front inner tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 18 more.

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