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Volvo S40

Gold · Petrol · 2008 · 1,588 cc

L3 SWEMOT history

L3 SWE is a gold petrol Volvo S40 first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

L3 SWE gold Volvo S40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S40, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
80,410 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 SWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 SWE was last recorded at 80,410 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 2,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,750 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,660 miles
Average per year
3,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,410 miles
  • 2025 – 77,750 miles
  • 2024 – 73,809 miles
  • 2023 – 69,441 miles
  • 2022 – 66,501 miles
  • 2021 – 62,580 miles
  • 2020 – 59,157 miles
  • 2019 – 55,223 miles
  • 2018 – 50,518 miles
  • 2017 – 46,177 miles
  • 2016 – 41,592 miles
  • 2015 – 37,174 miles
  • 2014 – 32,801 miles
  • 2013 – 28,065 miles
  • 2012 – 24,094 miles
  • 2011 – 21,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,410 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both rear tyres cracks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    80,410 miles
    Test number
    697295770051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail80,410 miles (+2,660)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,410 miles
    Test number
    136700725872
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    77,750 miles
    Test number
    100937790857
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracks

  4. Fail77,750 miles (+3,941)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,750 miles
    Test number
    663264667411
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracks

  5. Pass73,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    73,809 miles
    Test number
    532932860846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail73,809 miles (+4,368)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,809 miles
    Test number
    914317385199
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass69,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,441 miles
    Test number
    286975598191
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail69,441 miles (+2,940)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,441 miles
    Test number
    937317626888
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass66,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,501 miles
    Test number
    657072643147
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail66,501 miles (+3,921)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,501 miles
    Test number
    792231406990
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass62,580 miles (+3,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    62,580 miles
    Test number
    596285360622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass59,157 miles (+3,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    59,157 miles
    Test number
    748410789433
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass55,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,223 miles
    Test number
    195026936139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,223 miles (+4,705)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,223 miles
    Test number
    202119465453
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass50,518 miles (+4,341)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,518 miles
    Test number
    334222264967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,177 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,177 miles
    Test number
    723997937985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,592 miles
    Test number
    912296620719
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  18. Fail41,592 miles (+4,418)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,592 miles
    Test number
    727169723493
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  19. Pass37,174 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,174 miles
    Test number
    888973175134
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs edges rusted

  20. Fail37,174 miles (+4,373)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,174 miles
    Test number
    688083675193
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs edges rusted

  21. Pass32,801 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,801 miles
    Test number
    216668064126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,065 miles (+3,971)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,065 miles
    Test number
    396300173103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to crack on outer edge

  23. Pass24,094 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,094 miles
    Test number
    166071472172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail24,094 miles (+2,584)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,094 miles
    Test number
    215991072158
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass21,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,510 miles
    Test number
    766701371145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 SWE

Does L3 SWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 SWE is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 SWE?
The MOT on L3 SWE is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 SWE done?
L3 SWE was recorded at 80,410 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 3,929 miles a year.
Has L3 SWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 SWE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 SWE 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 L3 SWE find?
L3 SWE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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