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Volvo S40

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,984 cc

K70 RLJMOT history

K70 RLJ is a black diesel Volvo S40 first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 114,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,688 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 RLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 RLJ was last recorded at 114,688 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 12,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,374 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,314 miles
Average per year
8,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,688 miles
  • 2024 – 102,374 miles
  • 2023 – 95,385 miles
  • 2022 – 88,737 miles
  • 2021 – 81,778 miles
  • 2020 – 73,393 miles
  • 2019 – 63,943 miles
  • 2018 – 54,453 miles
  • 2017 – 44,841 miles
  • 2016 – 37,746 miles
  • 2015 – 30,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,688 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,688 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,688 miles
    Test number
    656361849282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail114,688 miles (+12,314)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,688 miles
    Test number
    272354730106
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass102,374 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,374 miles
    Test number
    349506059739
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail102,372 miles (+6,987)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,372 miles
    Test number
    632713598196
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,385 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,385 miles
    Test number
    464228880989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail95,382 miles (+6,645)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,382 miles
    Test number
    851975928866
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,737 miles
    Test number
    942857419287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,737 miles (+6,959)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,737 miles
    Test number
    913819502927
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass81,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,778 miles
    Test number
    949626878599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,776 miles (+8,383)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,776 miles
    Test number
    492608576676
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass73,393 miles (+9,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,393 miles
    Test number
    216053490330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass63,943 miles (+9,490)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,943 miles
    Test number
    686508423200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass54,453 miles (+9,612)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,453 miles
    Test number
    777258962470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,841 miles (+7,095)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,841 miles
    Test number
    315882281606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,746 miles (+7,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,746 miles
    Test number
    344477498550
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass30,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,066 miles
    Test number
    532547433680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,066 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,066 miles
    Test number
    866071804352
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about K70 RLJ

Does K70 RLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 RLJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K70 RLJ?
The MOT on K70 RLJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K70 RLJ done?
K70 RLJ was recorded at 114,688 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 8,484 miles a year.
Has K70 RLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 RLJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K70 RLJ 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 K70 RLJ find?
K70 RLJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17, and 2 more.

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