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Volvo S40

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,998 cc

L1 WSHMOT history

L1 WSH is a blue diesel Volvo S40 first used on 30 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 178,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

L1 WSH blue Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
178,470 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 WSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 WSH was last recorded at 178,470 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,344 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
8,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,470 miles
  • 2025 – 170,083 miles
  • 2024 – 163,908 miles
  • 2023 – 157,475 miles
  • 2022 – 148,632 miles
  • 2020 – 136,406 miles
  • 2019 – 122,166 miles
  • 2018 – 112,779 miles
  • 2017 – 109,607 miles
  • 2016 – 107,085 miles
  • 2015 – 99,221 miles
  • 2014 – 90,321 miles
  • 2013 – 81,059 miles
  • 2012 – 66,365 miles
  • 2011 – 52,738 miles
  • 2010 – 38,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,470 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus poor condition (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus slight bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,470 miles (+126)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    178,470 miles
    Test number
    703077404572
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus slight bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail178,344 miles (+8,261)7 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,344 miles
    Test number
    854954833847
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus slight bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass170,083 miles (+6,175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    170,083 miles
    Test number
    633831185408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass163,908 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,908 miles
    Test number
    661543629031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail163,907 miles (+6,432)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,907 miles
    Test number
    487149091407
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  6. Pass157,475 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    157,475 miles
    Test number
    426685854592
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror damaged

  7. Fail157,471 miles (+8,839)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,471 miles
    Test number
    959504231127
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror damaged

  8. Pass148,632 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    148,632 miles
    Test number
    804809494192
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail148,619 miles (+12,213)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,619 miles
    Test number
    579637706235
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass136,406 miles (+109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,406 miles
    Test number
    320851509010
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail136,297 miles (+14,131)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,297 miles
    Test number
    938131407051
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass122,166 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,166 miles
    Test number
    564608039371
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have age related cracks

  13. Fail122,136 miles (+9,357)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,136 miles
    Test number
    800284249544
    • DangerousPower steering component insecure and steering adversely affected steering rack (2.1.5 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have age related cracks

  14. Pass112,779 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,779 miles
    Test number
    118642198039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,607 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,607 miles
    Test number
    144147941960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,085 miles
    Test number
    669555410834
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickers (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort 17% (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Fail107,085 miles (+7,864)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,085 miles
    Test number
    253597803965
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickers (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. effort 17% (3.7.B.6b)

  18. Pass99,221 miles (+8,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,221 miles
    Test number
    716589577553
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass90,321 miles (+9,262)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,321 miles
    Test number
    708179134237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,059 miles (+14,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,059 miles
    Test number
    326569533277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,365 miles
    Test number
    306993622233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,365 miles (+13,627)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,365 miles
    Test number
    458963122288
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass52,738 miles (+13,751)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,738 miles
    Test number
    509418821255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,987 miles
    Test number
    891462930295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 WSH

Does L1 WSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 WSH is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 WSH?
The MOT on L1 WSH is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 WSH done?
L1 WSH was recorded at 178,470 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 8,761 miles a year.
Has L1 WSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 WSH has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 WSH 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 L1 WSH find?
L1 WSH passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus poor condition; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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